Life is Fragile: The Science of Injury, Violence, and Recovery
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Plenary Session 2: Life is Fragile: The Science of Injury, Violence, and Recovery
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Therese S. Richmond, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Andrea B. Laporte Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Abstract
Injury and violence is a global public health priority. This session focuses on improving outcomes after injury by better understanding the complex interaction between physical injury and post-injury psychological responses and in reducing violence and its consequences to individual, families, and communities.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-23T20:24:55Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | |
| Keywords | Injury; Recovery; Violence |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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