[Psychological syndrome in terminal-care patients--its characteristics and conditions of its occurrence].
The specific syndrome, called "psychoterminal syndrome" by the author is presented, and the circumstances leading to such a state are discussed. On the basis of observation of 30 patients in the terminal state, remaining under the hospice care in the years 1986-1989 it was found that psychoterminal syndrome is a specific neurotic syndrome observed in many patients in the terminal state. The syndrome is supposed to be a defensive reaction toward the stress in terminal situation. Immaturity and less advanced age of patients are the favourable factors for the appearance of psychoterminal syndrome.
de Walden-Gałuszko
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Hospicjum, Gdańsk.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001293:Attitude to Death; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005260:Female; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*
Zespół psychoterminalny--charakterystyka i warunki powstawania.