Symptom Denial: A Concept Analysis
Journal Title: Nursing & Healthcare International Journal - Year 2018, Vol 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
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Babaieasl F* and Yarandi
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