Cognitive schemas and their role in the manifestation of acute stress [Articol]

Abstract

This paper aims to study the role of cognitive schemas in the psychological manifestations of acute stress in patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit. When people face stressful situations, cognitive schemas may play an important role in how we respond to them. These schemas can influence our perceptions, thoughts and behaviors and may play an important role in the manifestation of acute stress. Identifying and changing negative cognitive schemas into healthy and flexible cognitive schemas can be a useful tool in reducing stress levels and increasing the quality of life in patients admitted to the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, where patients experience high levels of anxiety and are required to receive constant support and care from medical staff. It would be of great importance to develop a protocol for the psychological intervention of acute stress in patients hospitalized in the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit.