Intensive care and the soul of a patient

Blanka Šestáková
Alexandra Židková
Eduard Kasal
Ivan Chytra
Karel Svoboda

Abstract

The article deals with mental processing and experiencing of the intensive care by patients with threatened vital functions. The aim of the article is to inform colleagues from the field of psychology about the necessity of psychological care for patients who fought and feared for their life during traumatizing events. According to our research, these people deserve professional psychological in order to safely return to everyday life and to be able to self-realize themselves after the trauma.

(Fulltext in Czech)

Keywords

intensive care, limbic system, immobility, post-traumatic stress disorder

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