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Suffering as a concept lies beyond man's understanding although its experience is very real. Man may experience physical, psychological or spiritual suffering. A person can adapt to suffering negatively which may lead to complete psychological break-down. A positive attitude towards suffering i...
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1985-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Suffering as a concept lies beyond man's understanding although its experience is very real. Man may experience physical, psychological or spiritual suffering. A person can adapt to suffering negatively which may lead to complete psychological break-down. A positive attitude towards suffering implies accepting it and believing that it has a purpose. Suffering may then lead to spiritual growth and self-actualisation. The nurse's role in supporting the suffering in thus to help the person to experience it positively and to use it constructively. This requires special skill, sensitivity and a strong faith. |
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| Item Description: | 0379-8577 2223-6279 10.4102/curationis.v8i2.580 |