Nursing & Healthcare International Journal (NHIJ)

ISSN: 2575-9981

Conceptual Paper

Symptom Denial: A Concept Analysis

Authors: Babaieasl F* and Yarandi

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000168

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 [1].

Keywords: Nursing; Symptoms; Analysis

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