Kako pripomoči k učinkovitejšemu učenju in spreminjanju življenjskega sloga oseb s kronično boleznijo

In case of appearance of a chronic disease, which affects every sixth in ten adults, it is necessary to provide proper medical treatment as well as to deal with emotional responses to the disease (anger, frustration, sadness) and to control them. It is also necessary for the individual to preserve or transform the roles he plays at work, in the family and among friends. When searching for suitable strategies for control of the disease and one’s life, medical staff plays an important role. Patients should be offered quality medical education programs, focusing not only on the characteristics of the chronic disease and treatment options, but also dealing with the anxiety experienced by individuals facing the disease, as well as its impact on other spheres of their lives. Research shows that empathy in the communication of the medical staff with the diseased plays a significant role in all these tasks