Emotional fluidity in chronic care

Sanjay Kalra; Suneet Verma; Nitin Kapoor

doi:10.47391/JPMA.23-102

Author(s)

Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

Suneet Verma Department of Medicine, Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, India; Sparsh Clinic, Zirakpur, India.

Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non-communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Abstract

In this exploratory opinion piece, we define emotional fluidity as a state of changing emotions which influence choice of, attitudes and behaviour towards, and response to, chronic health care and therapy. This manifests clinically as changing opinions regarding suitability of modern health care, and as or varying, responses to suggestions and interventions from the health care team. Diabetes distress is an extreme example of emotional fluidity. Emotional fluidity also encompasses the variability of the health care professional's response to emotional and medical needs of persons seeking care. This can be inter-individual or intra-individual, and can be influenced by compassion fatigue. Health care professionals should be aware of emotional fluidity, and should be able to address its negative impact, as well as amplify its positive influence.

Publication Details

Page(s) 2493-2494

DOI 10.47391/JPMA.23-102

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 73, Issue: 12, Year: 2023

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Keywords

person centred care, psychosocial aspects, Patient centred care