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Denial and imminent death.

M De Hennezel

    Journal of Palliative Care
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Understanding patient denial in palliative care is crucial. This study clarifies defense mechanisms when facing death to improve nursing staff attitudes towards terminally ill patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Palliative Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Nursing staff in palliative care units often struggle to interpret the reactions of terminally ill patients.
    • The term "denial" is frequently used by staff but lacks precise psychoanalytic definition in this context.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the concept of "denial" in the context of terminally ill patients.
    • To explore various defense mechanisms employed when confronting the reality of death.
    • To assist nursing staff in adjusting their approach to terminally ill patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of psychoanalytic defense mechanisms.
    • Exploration of psychological reactions to mortality.

    Main Results:

    • The common usage of "denial" by nursing staff is often a misapplication of a precise psychoanalytic term.

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  • Terminally ill patients may exhibit various defense mechanisms when faced with their own mortality or that of a loved one.

    • Conclusions:

    • A clearer understanding of defense mechanisms can help demystify patient behaviors.
    • This psychoanalytic perspective can improve nursing staff's attitudes and interactions with terminally ill patients.