Psychological approach techniques to communicate catastrophic news to the critically ill patient and his family
Keywords:
PSYCHOLOGY, PATIENT, DEATH.Abstract
Introduction: death and bereavement after all types of loss are common aspects of healthcare practice. Although not all the factors that lead to prolonged grief over time can be controlled, the way in which a person is informed about a loss is a factor to be considered.
Objective: to describe psychological approach techniques for communicating catastrophic news to the critically ill patient and family.
Methods: narrative bibliographic review, using electronic databases, specialized journals, books and relevant documents in the area of health psychology and medical communication. The inclusion criteria for the selection of studies were: empirical research published in the last five years. Studies that addressed psychological coping techniques in catastrophic news situations in health care settings.
Development: breaking bad news is a common task in the fields of medicine, nursing, psychology and psychiatry and, if not handled properly, can have a negative impact on patients and their families. Despite its importance, several studies have shown that health care personnel in general lack formal training in communicating catastrophic news. There is a great need to develop and apply effective strategies for psychological approach in this type of health care setting.
Conclusions: the importance of researching and promoting communication practices that integrate emotional and psychological aspects in health care is highlighted.
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