Journal article Open Access
The dilemma of denial: Acceptance and individual coping among patients with chronic kidney diseases
Gagani, A.; Gemao, Janice; Relojo, D.; & Pilao, S.J.
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.
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- Publication date:
- December 1, 2016
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