Chronic illness Flashcards
1
Q
What are common threats to people with chronic illnesses?
A
Becoming a burden Stigmatization Feeling helpless Social isolation Being seen as a downer
(BSHDS)
2
Q
What are common losses experience by those with chronic illnesses?
A
Loss of function Inability to care for self without support Logistical simplicity Energy for social involvement Body image Sexual function
3
Q
What are key factors that affect a person’s response to illness?
A
Meaning/significance of the illness Severity Visibility Support Cultural beliefs
4
Q
What are important ways a physician can help someone with chronic illness?
A
Develop a partnership and care plan
Realize the goal should be care, not cure
Increase knowledge and management skills
5
Q
What is the importance of ethnic, religious, and cultural beliefs about chronic illness?
A
“just world” hypothesis is no longer applicable
There is a stigma for self inflicted diseases
American culture values productivity
