Table 1: Degrees of emotional affectation due to distress during care practice.
Mild | Moderate | Severe |
Represented by the control of symptoms thanks to family support and the social circle, no need for professional intervention/short-term emotional disruption that does not translate into a mental disorder. | Medium or long-term dysfunction, which needs professional support, but has the facility to quickly recover. It hinders the practice of care. | It requires strict follow-up by specialized services, prevents the practice of care and generates a mental disorder that constitutes a high risk of self-injury or suicide. |