Mecanismos de regulación y afrontamiento al estrés en pacientes con enfermedades crónicas desde la teoría propuesta por Lazarus y Folkman

Abstract

Chronic diseases represent high risk in the short or long term and deteriorate the physical, mental and emotional health of the person; on the other hand, the coping of complex situations implies a direct conjuncture with the state of emotional health of the human being, before this dynamic arises the need to implement prevention and treatment strategies to improve psychological and social stability. In this sense, the present research is carried out with the objective of identifying the mechanisms of regulation and coping with stress, aimed at patients with chronic diseases, considering that to face a complex situation efficient strategies must be detected to control the emotional state of the person and generate a life with harmony, resilience and tranquility. This document is developed through documentary bibliographic research, the affectation of chronic diseases is also analyzed and the most important concepts that support this research topic are described. Therefore, mechanisms of regulation and coping with stress are proposed that allow the orientation of people with chronic diseases, from the theory of Lazarus and Folkman focused on the cognitive-relational, among them we can highlight: mediation, psychological first aid and a healthy lifestyle. Finally it is concluded that people with chronic diseases use these tools as an alternative to face adversity from an internal or external behavior, according to the evolution of the disease in the body, the ability to adapt in the body develops. environment where it relates.