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Published on: February 11, 2017
Emotional regulation and alexithymia: treatment implications for nurse practitioners
1Graduate Nursing Program, School of Nursing, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06430-5195, USA. kwheeler@fair1.fairfield.edu
Abstract:
It has been estimated that between 50% and 80% of all visits to nurse practitioners are for symptoms that are vague, without a specific diagnosis or cause. Such symptoms as headaches and pain, as well as other illnesses, may stem from difficulties in emotional regulation. Understanding that these individuals suffer from emotional dysregulation and alexithymia provides guidelines for assessment and treatment protocols. Integrating the holistic therapeutic strategies delineated in this article is essential for expert advanced practice.
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