Chronic Illness: Impact and Interventions (Jones and Bartlett Series in Nursing)

The best-selling Chronic Illness: Impact and Intervention continues to focus on the various aspects of chronic illness that influence both patients and their families. Topics include the sociological, psychological, ethical, organizational, and financial factors, as well as individual and system outcomes.The revised Sixth Edition includes new chapters on palliative care, complementary and alternative therapies, and self-efficacy, as well as added material on culturally competent care.Intended for nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation professionals, Chronic Illness demonstrates how the healthcare professional can efficiently and effectively assist the chronically ill in better managing their lives and coping with their conditions.