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[Silence and the diabetic patient]
1Faculdade de Enfermagem e Obstetrícia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Mestre em Saúde do Adulto.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 30, 2002
Summary
Diabetics experiencing limb loss encounter a profound symbolic silence, a permanent and meaningful adaptation to a new way of living. This silence shapes their lived experience beyond physical loss.
Area of Science:
- Phenomenology
- Medical Sociology
- Embodied Experience
Context:
- Diabetes mellitus management and patient experience
- Psychological impact of amputation
- Lived experiences of chronic illness
Purpose:
- To explore the concept of "symbolic silence" in the context of diabetes-related limb loss.
- To analyze the adaptation process following amputation through a phenomenological lens.
- To understand how the body's "silence" influences the diabetic patient's new way of living.
Summary:
- This reflection examines the experience of individuals with diabetes who undergo limb amputation.
- It applies Merleau-Ponty's philosophy of the body, suggesting that the body "speaks" and "silences."
- The focus is on a profound "symbolic silence"—a permanent, meaningful quietude arising from life and adaptation to a new existence.
Impact:
- Offers a novel perspective on the psychological and existential impact of amputation in diabetes.
- Highlights the importance of understanding embodied experience in chronic illness adaptation.
- Provides insights for healthcare professionals on supporting patients through significant bodily changes.