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Chronic illness : impact and interventions / [edited by] Ilene Morof Lubkin and Pamala D. Larsen.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Lubkin, Ilene Morof, 1928-2005.
Larsen, Pamala D., 1947-
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Chronic diseases--Psychological aspects.
Chronic diseases.
Chronic diseases--Nursing.
Chronically ill--Family relationships.
Chronically ill.
Nurse and patient.
Chronic Disease--psychology.
Professional-Family Relations.
Professional-Patient Relations.
Medical Subjects:
Chronic Disease--psychology.
Professional-Family Relations.
Professional-Patient Relations.
Physical Description:
xx, 680 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Edition:
Sixth edition.
Place of Publication:
Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [2006]
Summary:
The best-selling Chronic Illness: Impact and Interventions 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 revised Sixth Edition includes new chapters on palliative care, complementary and alternative therapies, and self-efficacy, as well as added material on culturally competent care. Intended for nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation professionals. Chronic Illness demonstrates how the healthcare professional can efficiently and effectively assist the chronically ill in better managing their lives and coping with their conditions.
Contents:
Chronicity / Pamala D. Larsen
Illness, behavior and roles / Pamala D. Larsen, Patricia Ryan Lewis, Ilene Morof Lubkin
Stigma / Rosemary J. Mann, Diane Stuenkel
Chronic pain / Janet E. Jeffrey
Self-efficacy / Ann Mabe Newman
Social isolation / Diana Luskin Biordi
Altered mobility and fatigue / Sandra Bergquist, Geri B. Neuberger, Marian Jamison
Body image / Diana Luskin Biordi, Andrea M. Warner, Gregory P. Knapik
Quality of life / Victoria Schirm
Compliance / Jill Berg ... [et al.]
Family caregivers / Tama L. Morris, Lienne D. Edwards
Sexuality / Margaret Chamberlain Wilmoth
Powerlessness / Lisa L. Onega
Change agent / Patricia A. Chin
Client and family education / Cheryl P. McCahon
Advocacy / Faye I. Hummel
Research in chronic illness / Barbara B. Germino
Ethics in chronic illness / Judith A. Erlen
Nurse case management / Patricia A. Chin, Judith Papenhausen, Connie Burgess
The advanced practice nurse in chronic illness / Sue E. Meiner
Complementary, alternative and integrative therapies / Linda A. Moore, Kathryn Jones
Home health care / Margaret M. Patton, Gwendolyn F. Foss
Palliative care / Barbara M. Raudonis
Long term care / Susan J. Barnes
Rehabilitation / Robin E. Remsburg, Barbara Carson
Politics & policy / Betty Smith-Campbell
Financial impact / Sonya R. Hardin.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0763735949
OCLC:
61404518

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