Linden M
Psychiatr Prax. 1985 Jan;12(1):8-12.
The term "Illness concept" compromises all assumptions, interpretations, explanations, and predictions in regard to one's health status. Therapists and patients hold illness concepts which may differ from each other. Illness concepts can be described under formal, phenomenological and psychological-functional aspects. Illness concepts influence perception of illness, cooperation and satisfaction with treatment by the patient. To respect the illness concepts of patients means to respect the patient himself. The patient's perspectives are valuable completions of the therapist's perspectives and should, therefore, be integrated in the planning of therapy.
“疾病观念”这一术语涵盖了关于个人健康状况的所有假设、解释、说明和预测。治疗师和患者所持有的疾病观念可能彼此不同。疾病观念可以从形式、现象学和心理功能等方面进行描述。疾病观念会影响患者对疾病的认知、对治疗的配合程度及满意度。尊重患者的疾病观念意味着尊重患者本人。患者的观点是对治疗师观点的宝贵补充，因此，应将其纳入治疗计划之中。
