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Nonpathological alteration is used to define? - AnswersChronocity
How many Canadians report caring for a chronically ill loved one? - Answers1/4
The human experience of symptoms and suffering. How the disease is
-perceived
- lived with
- responded to
By individuals, their families and HCPs - AnswersIllness
- care provider
- Health educator
- self management supporter
- case manager
- navigator
- coach - AnswersNursing Roles
What percent of all deaths are due to chronic illness? - Answers60%
What are the social impacts of chronic illness? - Answers- supports
- medication regime/expense
- social isolation
- rejection employment
- illness behavior
- self efficacy
- mood disorders
- fatigue
Psychological Impact of chronic illness? - Answers- uncertainty
- fear/despair/hope
, - powerlessness
- loss of freedom
- loss of independence
- sadness/depression
- mistrust of HCPs
-obsession with illness
Financial impact of chronic illness? - Answers- change in employment
- higher insurance rates
- cost of medication
- disability & pensions
- alternative living arrangements
Barriers to access? - AnswersPersonal
- socioeconomic status
- literacy
- poverty
- culture (indigenous pts)
Environmental
- rural
- distance from care
- availability of services
Key member of the healthcare team? - AnswersThe patient.
Interventions of self-mgmt? - Answers- chronic care model
- expanded chronic care model
- guided care
- transitional care