Between Denial and Consternation. What does the Correct Perception of Crisis and Illness Consist of, and What Does It Depend on? Cover Image

Između negiranja i konsternacije. U čemu se sastoji i o čemu ovisi ispravna percepcije krize i bolesti?
Between Denial and Consternation. What does the Correct Perception of Crisis and Illness Consist of, and What Does It Depend on?

Author(s): Andrijana Šantić, Dunja Degmečić
Subject(s): Psychology, Sociology, Health and medicine and law, Demography and human biology
Published by: Katolički bogoslovni fakultet u Đakovu
Keywords: perception; health; illness; homeostasis; crisis; empathy;

Summary/Abstract: Analyzing relevant research on understanding the interaction of environmental cultural and socioeconomic factors on health and further studying the available literature, we come to the breadth and simplicity of defining the terms »illness« and »crisis«. Understanding and dealing with illness is always individual and based on personal perception of illness. A crisis means a disorder of psychosocial balance resulting from an adverse event or prolonged, often long-lasting, unfavorable life circumstances. This review aims to clarify the basic elements that contribute to creating the perception of illness and crisis of patients and the importance of empathy of therapists participating in the treatment of patients, which implies real sharing of feelings of burden while maintaining professional objectivity and controlling a treatment plan.

  • Issue Year: 31/2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 571-582
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Croatian
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