Cinderella revisited.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the references to Cinderella in medical literature.

Design

Analysis of papers published in the past 50 years that mention Cinderella.

Results

The trend for use of Cinderella as a metaphor in medical publications is increasing exponentially. Five separate themes emerged: neglect, identity, transformation, exhaustion, and the mixed metaphor.

Conclusions

The medical use of the Cinderella fable is growing in popularity.

SUBMITTER: Cameron SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1322262 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature