PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL STATE OF PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS

Abstract

A study was conducted of the psycho-emotional state of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis of various categories in hospital treatment. Patients who turned to a psychologist during anti-tuberculosis therapy showed more pronounced psychological distress compared to patients who did not need psychological help. After the psychocorrectional course, patients observed a decrease in the level of destructive behavior and psychological distress, as well as an increase in quality of life assessments on a number of scales. Confirmation of the positive dynamics of the mental state of patients in the main group was evidenced by both the disappearance of previously existing significant differences with the indicators of patients in the comparison group, as well as the appearance of differences in the parameter of neuropsychic stability. Psychological support for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis is one of the essential resources for increasing the effectiveness of the treatment process.