Chronic Illness focuses on the various aspects of chronic illness that influence both patients and their families. This book is designed to teach students about the whole client or patient versus the physical status of the client with chronic illness. The study questions at the end of each chapter and the case studies help the students apply the information to real life. Evidence-based practice references are included in almost every chapter. A fantastic accompanying Companion Website with online learning tools is also available.\\Aspects of chronic illness covered include:\\ the sociological\ the psychological\ the ethical\ the organizational\ financial factors\ individual and system outcomes.

Part I Impact of the Disease\ Chapter 1 Chronicity\ Chapter 2 The Illness Experience\ Chapter 3 Stigma\ Chapter 4 Adaptation\ Chapter 5 Social Isolation\ Chapter 6 Body Image\ Chapter 7 Uncertainty\ Chapter 8 Quality of Life\ Chapter 9 Adherence\Part II Impact on the Client\ Chapter 10 Family Caregiving\ Chapter 11 Sexuality\ Chapter 12 Powerlessness\ Chapter 13 Culture\ Chapter 14 Self-Care\ Chapter 15 Client and Family Education\Part III Impact of the Health Professional\ Chapter 16 Health Promotion\ Chapter 17 APRNs in Chronic Illness Care\ Chapter 18 Complementary and Alternative Therapies\Part IV Impact of the System\ Chapter 19 Models of Care\ Chapter 20 Home Health Care\ Chapter 21 Long-Term Care\ Chapter 22 Palliative Care\ Chapter 23 Health Policy\ Chapter 24 Rehabilitation