Chronic illness : impact and intervention

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Title:

Chronic illness : impact and intervention

Author:

Lubkin, Ilene Morof, 1928-2005.

ISBN:

9780763751265

Edition:

7th ed.

Publication Information:

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2009.

Physical Description:

xvii, 634 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Chronicity / Pamala D. Larsen -- Illness behavior / Pamala D. Larsen -- Stigma / Diane L. Stuenkel and Vivian K. Wong -- Adaptation / Pamala D. Larsen and Faye I. Hummel -- Social isolation / Diana Luskin Biordi and Nicholas R. Nicholson -- Body image / Diana Luskin Biordi -- Quality of life / Victoria Schirm -- Adherence / Jill Berg ... [et al.] -- Family caregiving / Linda L. Pierce and Barbara J. Lutz -- Sexuality / Margaret Chamberlain Wilmoth -- Powerlessness / Faye I. Hummel -- Culture / Pamala D. Larsen and Sonya R. Hardin -- Self care / Judith E. Hertz -- Client and family education / Elaine T. Miller -- Health promotion / Alicia Huckstadt -- The role of the advanced practice nurse in chronic illness / Lisa L. Onega -- Symptom management / Linda L. Steele and James R. Steele -- Alternative, complementary, and integrative therapies / Lisa L. Onega -- Models of care / Pamala D. Larsen -- Home health care / Cynthia S. Jacelon -- Long-term care / Kristen L. Mauk and Susan J. Barnes -- Palliative care / Barbara M. Raudonis -- Policy and politics / Betty Smith-Campbell -- Rehabilitation / Kristen L. Mauk.

Subject Term:

Chronic diseases -- Psychological aspects.

Chronic diseases -- Nursing.

Chronically ill -- Family relationships.

Nurse and patient.

Chronic Disease -- psychology.

Professional-Family Relations.

Professional-Patient Relations.

Added Author:

Lubkin, Ilene Morof, 1928-2005.

Larsen, Pamala D., 1958-

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Summary

The new edition of best-selling Chronic Illness: Impact and Intervention continues to focus on the various aspects of chronic illness that influence both patients and their families. Topics include the sociological, psychological, ethical, organizational, and financial factors, as well as individual and system outcomes. The Seventh Edition has been completely revised and updated and includes new chapters on Models of Care, Culture, Psychosocial Adjustment, Self-Care, Health Promotion, and Symptom Management. Key Features Include: * Chapter Introductions * Chapter Study Questions * Case Studies * Evidence-Based Practice Boxes * List of websites appropriate to each chapter * Individual and System Outcomes