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• Psychosocial study of a surviving conjoined twin

  Published in:

  Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol: 5, Page: 513-519,Sage Publications

  Publication Date:

  2000

  Aims & Objectives:

  This case report discusses the psychosocial functioning of an 8-yr-old surviving conjoined twin

  Abstract:

  Describes the psychosocial functioning of an 8-yr-old surviving conjoined twin. The twins were separated at 3 and a half yeas of age, 1 twin dying in the early postoperative period. The author states that following an initial period of grief, the surviving twin has demonstrated remarkable resilience, coping with repeated hospitalizations, investigation and procedures without apparent psychological damage. She attends a mainstream school where, despite some physical disability, academically and socially she is on a par with other children in her class. The author contends that it is likely that many factors have contributed to the normality of this twin's psychosocial development to date, including family stability, committed effective parents who have a sustaining religious belief system, a supportive community and a personality style which is determined, positive and forward looking. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved)

  Authors:

  Carol Fitzpatrick

  Study Type:

  Study Papers » Case Report Study » Descriptive Studies - Without a comparision

  Notes:

  1359-1045 1461-7021 Accession Number: 2000-16133-004. First Author & Affiliation: Fitzpatrick, Carol; Mater Hosp, Dept of Child & Family Psychiatry, Dublin, Ireland. Other Journal Title: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Release Date: 20001115. Publication Type: Journal, (0100) Peer Reviewed Journal, (0110). Media Covered: Print. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Major Descriptor: Childhood Development; Conjoined Twins; Psychosocial Development; Psychosocial Factors. Classification: Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840) . Population: Human (10) Female (40) . Age Group: Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100) School Age (6-12 yrs) (180) . Methodology: Clinical Case Study; Empirical Study

  Categories:

  psychosocial function

  International Classification:

  Psychosocial functioning

  Keywords:

  • Childhood Development
  • Conjoined Twins
  • Psychosocial Development
  • Psychosocial Factors
  • psychosocial functioning, 8 yr old surviving conjoined twin

  
  

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland (Dublin)