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2001

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Psychiatry and Psychology

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The Context Of Recovery: Individual Experiences Of Recovery From Work-Related Trauma, Sally Edmondson Jan 2001

The Context Of Recovery: Individual Experiences Of Recovery From Work-Related Trauma, Sally Edmondson

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

In this study the recovery experiences of individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to a work-related trauma was investigated. The aim of the study was to explore individual experiences within an ecological framework in order to develop a clearer understanding of the significance of contextual factors. The study utilised a multiple case methodology and data was analysed using the qualitative method of focused conceptual development. Participants were four males and one female ranging in age from 37 to 57 years and two female key informants who had four and seven years of experience of working with stress claims in …