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An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the psychological ramifications of hand-arm vibration syndrome.

Department of Psychology, IOP, King's College London, Bermondsey Wing, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 9RT, UK.
Journal of Health Psychology (impact factor: 1.22). 05/2010; 15(4):533-42. DOI:10.1177/1359105309356365 pp.533-42
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ABSTRACT With a substantial number of individuals diagnosed with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and the preponderance of research focused on the medical and paramedical issues, the psychological and mental health sequelae of HAVS are largely neglected within the published literature. A series of focus groups and interviews were conducted involving nine people who had been diagnosed with HAVS. Transcripts of these interviews were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Four key themes were identified within the discourse of individuals affected by HAVS: machismo; coping; psychological impacts; and the development of support services for HAVS. Clinical implications are briefly discussed.

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Keywords

Clinical implications
 
focus groups
 
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
 
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
 
interviews
 
key themes
 
paramedical issues
 
preponderance
 
psychological impacts
 
published literature
 
substantial number
 
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