Chronic Illnesses Causes Management Coping Dr Alan H

Chronic Illnesses: Causes, Management, & Coping Dr. Alan H. Teich Chap 13

Initial Reactions to Having a Chronic Condition Shock l Encounter reaction l Denial l

Coping with a Health Crisis l l Life adjustments Crisis theory l l Illness‑Related Factors Background and Personal Factors Social Environmental Factors Coping

Epilepsy l l Nature Types l l Grand mal or tonic-clonic attacks Petit mal or absence seizures Medical Regimens Psychosocial Factors

Nervous System Injuries Spinal cord injury l Functional types: l l l Quadriplegia Paraplegia Short-term and long-term effects Physical Rehabilitation Psychosocial Aspects

Nervous System Injuries Closed Head Injury l Coup, Contrecoup l l Deficits l l l Injuries Physical Cognitive Psychological Executive Rehabilitation

Diabetes l l Hyperglycemia Types of Diabetes l l l Type I or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Type II or non-insulin‑dependent diabetes mellitus Health Implications

Diabetes l Medical Regimens l l l Adherence Psychosocial Factors Childhood Diabetes

Arthritis l l Rheumatic diseases Types of Arthritis l l Osteoarthritis Gout Rheumatoid arthritis Effects & Treatment l l l Progression Medications Self-help

Alzheimer's Disease l Alzheimer's disease l l l Characteristics Causes & Course Treatment

Psychosocial Interventions for People with Chronic Conditions l l l Education and Support Services Relaxation and Biofeedback Cognitive Approaches Insight Therapy Family Therapy