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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Psychology of Illness
  • Existential Phenomenology

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  • Life-threatening and chronic diseases significantly impact patients' temporal perception.
  • Individuals typically experience time linearly (kronos), but illness can shift this to a more meaningful, present-focused experience (kairos).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how chronic illness alters patients' sense of time.
  • To examine the shift from linear time (kronos) to meaningful, experiential time (kairos) in patients.
  • To illustrate how illness can lead to a reappraisal of life's journey.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of patient experiences.
  • Case study of a patient with multiple sclerosis using a diary to document coping mechanisms and positive attitude.
  • Case study of a young artist with Hodgkin disease, analyzing 96 paintings depicting his illness experience.

Main Results:

  • Illness can facilitate a transition from a linear perception of time to a more cyclical and meaningful experience (kairos).
  • Patients may re-evaluate life, viewing it not as a linear path but as a landscape encompassing past, present, and future.
  • Creative and reflective practices (diary, art) can serve as tools for patients to explore and cope with their altered sense of time and illness.

Conclusions:

  • The experience of chronic illness can lead to a profound shift in temporal awareness, fostering a deeper appreciation for meaningful moments (kairos).
  • Illness can reframe life's narrative, moving beyond linear progression to a more holistic and cyclical understanding.
  • Patient narratives, whether through writing or art, offer valuable insights into the psychological and existential adjustments during serious illness.