Chapter 27 Chronic Illness Delmar Learning Copyright 2003

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Chapter 27 Chronic Illness Delmar Learning Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning

Chapter 27 Chronic Illness Delmar Learning Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Chronic Illness • “Insider’s perspective” • Focus living with and in spite of illness

Chronic Illness • “Insider’s perspective” • Focus living with and in spite of illness • May view self as “healthy” Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Morbidity • Four leading causes of chronic health problems § § Arthritis Chronic sinusitis

Morbidity • Four leading causes of chronic health problems § § Arthritis Chronic sinusitis Deformities and orthopedic impairments Hypertension Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Mortality • Leading causes of death • Mortality variations among races Chapter 27 Copyright

Mortality • Leading causes of death • Mortality variations among races Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Caring, Empowering Perspective • • Valuing the client’s lived experience Focus on caring, not

Caring, Empowering Perspective • • Valuing the client’s lived experience Focus on caring, not curing Empowering individuals with chronic illness Experts in own care Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Relationships Built on • Respect • Trust • Partnership Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003

Relationships Built on • Respect • Trust • Partnership Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Impact of Chronic Illness • Physical aspects • Psychosocial aspects • Spiritual aspects §

Impact of Chronic Illness • Physical aspects • Psychosocial aspects • Spiritual aspects § Uncertainty, powerlessness, biographical disruption • Economic aspects Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Challenges of Living with a Chronic Illness • • • Preventing and managing exacerbations

Challenges of Living with a Chronic Illness • • • Preventing and managing exacerbations Symptom management Preventing social isolation Shaping course of the illness Normalizing Ensuring adequate funding Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Living with a Chronic Illness • • • Coping Normalizing Managing the illness Role

Living with a Chronic Illness • • • Coping Normalizing Managing the illness Role of the family Family caregivers Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Approach Coping Strategies • • • Information seeking Obtaining strength from spirituality Diversion techniques

Approach Coping Strategies • • • Information seeking Obtaining strength from spirituality Diversion techniques Maintaining control Expressing feelings, emotions, concerns Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Approach Coping Strategies • Using relaxation and positive-thinking techniques • Maintain realistic expectations for

Approach Coping Strategies • Using relaxation and positive-thinking techniques • Maintain realistic expectations for independence and dependence • Maintain social activities • Using humor • Energy conservation Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Normalizing • Hide symptoms • Engage in pre-illness activities • Maintain social relationships Chapter

Normalizing • Hide symptoms • Engage in pre-illness activities • Maintain social relationships Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Visible Illness Invisible Illness • Decision to disclose or not disclose • Risk of

Visible Illness Invisible Illness • Decision to disclose or not disclose • Risk of stigmatization • Risk of discrimination Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Managing the Treatment • Challenges to adhering to treatment plan § § § Time

Managing the Treatment • Challenges to adhering to treatment plan § § § Time Energy Money • Client’s right to participate or decline treatment Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Role of the Family • Types of Roles § § § Rescuing agent Protective

Role of the Family • Types of Roles § § § Rescuing agent Protective agent Assisting agent Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Family Caregivers • Positive rewards • Role strain • Caregiver burden Chapter 27 Copyright

Family Caregivers • Positive rewards • Role strain • Caregiver burden Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: The Nurse’s Role • Levels of Prevention § §

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: The Nurse’s Role • Levels of Prevention § § § Primary Secondary Tertiary Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Primary Prevention • • Risk factor modification Immunizations Health education Counseling Chapter 27 Copyright

Primary Prevention • • Risk factor modification Immunizations Health education Counseling Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Secondary Prevention • Early detection of disease • Health screening Chapter 27 Copyright ©

Secondary Prevention • Early detection of disease • Health screening Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Tertiary Prevention • Rehabilitation and restoration • Client education • Disease management Chapter 27

Tertiary Prevention • Rehabilitation and restoration • Client education • Disease management Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company

Health-Promoting Family Nursing Assessment • • Listening to the family Participatory dialogue Pattern recognition

Health-Promoting Family Nursing Assessment • • Listening to the family Participatory dialogue Pattern recognition Envisioning action and positive change Chapter 27 Copyright © 2003 Delmar Learning, a Thomson Learning company