Journal article
‘Wondering and waiting’ after obstetrical brachial plexus injury: Are we underestimating the effects of the traumatic experience on the families?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI) in children can cause great distress to a family due to uncertain recovery, variability in spontaneous recovery and unclear indicators for surgery.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of having a child with OBPI on the family and whether the Impact on Family Scale (IoFS) can assist in addressing family concerns.
Authors
Dematteo C; Bain JR; Gjertsen D; Harper JA
Journal
Plastic Surgery, Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 183–187
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
August 2014
DOI
10.1177/229255031402200313
ISSN
2292-5503