Symptom Denial: A Concept Analysis

Authors: Babaieasl F

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000168

Volume 2, Issue 6

Abstract

Denial is a primary response to a life-threatening illness, and can significantly affect the outcomes of diseases. Patients may manifest denial by delaying in seeking medical help, minimizing the symptoms of illness or not accepting its complications, failing to cooperate with medical treatments, or by failing to pursue recommended self-care.

Keywords: Nursing; Symptoms; Analysis

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