Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 68, Issue 3 , Pages 263-268 , March 2010

The psychological impact of accidents on recreational divers: A prospective study

Received 16 May 2008 ,Revised 18 April 2009 ,Accepted 15 May 2009.

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PII: S0022-3999(09)00184-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2009.05.005

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Volume 68, Issue 3 , Pages 263-268 , March 2010