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Promoting normal development and self-efficacy in school-age children managing chronic conditions
Kristyn L Mickley1, Patricia V Burkhart, April N Sigler
1202 College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0232, USA. klmick2@uky.edu
Abstract:
Chronic conditions can affect school-age children in more ways than just physically. Normal childhood maturation is critical at this age, yet daily management of chronic symptoms can be challenging. This article describes 4 common childhood chronic illnesses (asthma, seizure disorders, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis), and the impact these conditions have on the developing child. Self-efficacy, the belief that one can effectively perform necessary skills, is essential to self-management of chronic conditions and contributes in a positive way to the child's normal development. Implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed.
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