[Psychosocial nursing care of patients with AIDS].

Abstract

The psychosocial problems of patients with AIDS result from inadequate coping with stress relative to diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, familial and social stigma and impaired supportive systems. The main psychosocial nursing interventions according to the concrete needs are: holistic unconditioned and warm care, open nursing dialogue, supporting the patient's strengths, protection of his rights, teaching self-care and mental health practices, connection with supportive systems.