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CHRONIC ILLNESS 1 Chronic Illness: Maintenance and Coping Callie Stanley Health Psychology, University of West Alabama James Gilbert June 1, 2024
CHRONIC ILLNESS 2 Chronic Illness: Maintenance and Coping Many people have chronic health conditions that affect different parts of the body and can last for a long period of time. These types of conditions can be controlled, but they are not cured and patients need to understand how to manage them in order to effectively cope. Chronic illnesses often mean that people have to make lifestyle changes and sometimes need therapy in order to adapt. There are a variety of chronic conditions that impact a person’s daily lives and it is essential to have the necessary support and education to enhance their overall wellbeing. Chronic illness can have complex causes and a variety of risk factors. There are many different types of chronic illnesses that range in severity. Some of the most common conditions are: respiratory disorders such as asthma or cystic fibrosis, diabetes, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, and arthritis. Over 40% of school age children have at least one chronic illness (Lepore-Stevens, 2024,1). Chronic illnesses can happen suddenly or stay around for a long period of time. These illnesses last one year or more and also require ongoing medical attention. One thing that is very much needed is patient education. Patients need to know all about their illness and how to effectively understand signs and symptoms and other things that would need to be communicated with a doctor. For example, patients need to understand that they cannot stop medication for chronic illness just because they start to feel better (Taylor, 2012, 237). Chronic illnesses can cause a lot of stress in people. People with chronic disorders are more likely to suffer from psychological disorders then someone without a chronic illness (Shao et.al., 2019, 1). They first have to live with the physical issues of their illness and this can impact their day to day lives and also take emotional tolls on them. They also have to have routine doctor visits and can be affected by time management. People with chronic illnesses need to maintain confidence and a good positive outlook in order to balance their emotions and this can
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