Waiting for test results when facing the possibility of a diagnosis—regardless of the type of illness, is often accompanied by intense...

The loss of health is one of the most difficult experiences in life. How we face it depends on a variety of factors such as our own...

“Suffering is often seen as something inherently negative, yet in reality, it offers us the opportunity to grow in the planning for human...

The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with real...

The needs of older adults as patients vary depending on their level of dependency, that is, whether they require assistance with...

Factors influencing an individual's understanding of their illness include: Age, degree of physical deterioration, lifestyle, cognitive...

Factors influencing an adolescent’s comprehension of their illness are: age, maturity, family, educational background, culture, beliefs....

Factors influencing a child's understanding of their illness are: age, symptoms, level of dependence on treatment such as...

Although partial or total remission (reduction or disappearance of symptoms) may seem like the most expected or easiest thing to cope...

"Occupational activities are a fundamental right that must be valid throughout all stages of life and across all social levels.” Internal...

Surgeries, as well as diagnostic or therapeutic invasive procedures (such as colonoscopies, catheter insertions, etc.), and even...

It is quite common for individuals facing serious medical conditions to simultaneously experience mental health disorders such as...

The effectiveness of a treatment is determined by adherence to it (that is, the degree to which medical instructions are followed). This...