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Classification of Illness01:17

Classification of Illness

The meaning of illness is individualized to each person who experiences an alteration in health. In contrast, disease is a medical term indicating a pathological change in the structure and function of the body or mind. It is a condition that has specific symptoms and boundaries.
An illness is a response to a disease in which the person's level of functioning is changed compared with a previous level. The general classification of illness includes acute and chronic.
Acute illness is severe and...
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Chronic Inflammation: Introduction

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Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II01:18

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results from...
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:25

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing, relapsing inflammation of the pancreas, characterized by irreversible damage to the gland. It results in progressive destruction of the pancreatic parenchyma, fibrosis, and eventual loss of both exocrine and endocrine function. The disease may evolve gradually after multiple episodes of acute pancreatitis or develop independently.EtiologyChronic pancreatitis can arise from a variety of causes:Alcohol use is the leading cause, accounting for 70–80% of...
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Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

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Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care01:29

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care

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Chronic illness: the process of integration.

Robin Whittemore1, Jane Dixon

  • 1Yale School of Nursing, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, USA. robin.whittemore@yale.edu

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|June 27, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Adults with chronic illness strive to balance self-management with meaningful life. Integration is complex, influenced by many factors, requiring significant psychosocial support.

Area of Science:

  • Health Psychology
  • Sociology of Health
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Chronic illnesses present challenges in self-management and maintaining quality of life.
  • Integration is key for balancing illness management with a meaningful life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how adults with chronic illness integrate their condition into their life context.
  • To understand the process and challenges of illness integration.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-method descriptive design.
  • Semi-structured interviews with content analysis.
  • Demographic, comorbidity, and depressive symptom data collected.

Main Results:

  • Sample (n=26) diverse in age, education, illness duration, gender, and ethnicity.

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  • Participants averaged four chronic illnesses; 31% showed increased depressive symptoms.
  • Integration themes included 'shifting sands' and 'navigating life'; challenges like side effects, comorbidities, and financial hardship disrupted integration.

    • Conclusions:

    • Participants actively worked to integrate illness and live meaningfully, but 'living an illness' could be overwhelming.
    • A complex interplay exists between 'living a life' and 'living an illness'.
    • Psychosocial, vocational, and existential support are crucial, especially for those with multiple, progressive, or resource-limited chronic conditions.