Part II: The Treatment of Torture Survivors: A Review of the Literature
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Issues in Mental Health Nursing
- Vol. 13 (4) , 311-320
- https://doi.org/10.3109/01612849209010312
Abstract
Various treatment modalities have been proposed for working with survivors of torture. In this article, treatment aimed at both the individual and community is discussed. The role of nurses in preserving human rights and healing the victims of human rights’ violations is also outlined.Keywords
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