The dilemma of denial: acceptance and individual coping among patients with chronic kidney diseases

While the continuing development of newer and more sophisticated medical techniques for evaluating the functions of kidney diseases, it is expected that patients would have a better survival rate, and consequently a more positive outlook. However, such is not always the case as some patients have de...

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Published inJournal of Educational Sciences & Psychology Vol. VI (LXVIII); no. 2
Main Authors Gagani, Angelo, Gemao, Janice, Relojo, Dennis, Pilao, Sonia Janice
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ploiesti PG University Ploiesti Publishling House 01.07.2016
Subjects
Chronic illnesses
Coping
Kidney diseases
Stress
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Summary:While the continuing development of newer and more sophisticated medical techniques for evaluating the functions of kidney diseases, it is expected that patients would have a better survival rate, and consequently a more positive outlook. However, such is not always the case as some patients have demonstrated poor coping skills. The present study aimed to construct a test instrument to assess the stage of acceptance and denial among patients with chronic kidney disease to identify the degree of denial among patients as a basis for intervention. A total of 116 participants took part in the study. Six factors emerged from the study which characterised the aspects of denial and acceptance.
ISSN:2247-6377
2247-8558