Effect of post-amputation stress disorder on psychological adjustment in patients with type 1 diabetes (A field study of two cases at the public hospital institution “Hamadou Hussein” - Sidi Ali-Mostaganem) – Algeria
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aim of this research is to identify effect of post-amputation stress disorder on psychological adjustment of a patient with type 1 diabetes, and to identify effect of physical health and gender (male-female) on psychological adjustment of a diabetic patient with post-amputation trauma disorder. Research sample consisted of two cases, a male and a female, and we collected data on research variables using: Davidson's Post-Traumatic Stress Scale, translated by "Abdulaziz Thabet" - Psychological adjustment scale by Dr. Zainab Choucair 2003, These two scales were chosen because they are applicable in Arab environment, whose characteristics are consistent with that of Algerian society. They are codified and subject to validity and consistency. Results led to : Amputees with type 1 diabetes suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder affects psychological adjustment of patients with type 1 diabetes. Physical health affects psychological adjustment of a type 1 diabetic patient with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Authors: BOURICHA Djamila, ZERIOUH Assia Zeineb
Institution: Université de Mostaganem
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7094954448
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