Understanding denial

Oncology Nursing Forum
Pamela Shockey Stephenson

Abstract

To explore the adaptive and maladaptive uses of denial while developing a clearer understanding of denial. Nursing and psychological periodicals and textbooks. Oncology nurses tend to have too broad a definition of denial because they overgeneralize similar patient responses and label them as denial. Because of the uncertainty as to its value, denial is viewed as a negative, fixed response to a crisis and can strain the nurse-patient relationship. Denial is a fluid, interpersonal experience that can affect patients during many points of the cancer experience. By experiencing a clearer understanding of denial and recognizing its adaptive value, nurses can provide more effective patient care. Clinicians should not underestimate the value of the nurse-patient relationship when a patient is in denial. Patience, understanding, and self-awareness are crucial for providing a safe, trusting environment for patients who are experiencing denial.

References

Mar 1, 1992·The Journal of Emergency Medicine·R F Edlich, E Kübler-Ross
Mar 1, 1994·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·D Burgess
Feb 16, 1999·Annals of Behavioral Medicine : a Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine·A Moyer, E G Levine
Oct 13, 1999·Cancer Investigation·S Kreitler
Dec 1, 2000·Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology·P Rousseau

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Nov 21, 2014·Journal of Health Psychology·Carmina Castellano-TejedorTomás Blasco-Blasco
Nov 24, 2017·British Journal of Nursing : BJN·Karen-Leigh EdwardJudelle McFarland

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
R Goldbeck
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
S Wheeler, L Lord
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved