Chronic Illness in Children and Adults: A Psychosocial Approach

By Debra P. Hymovich RN PhD FAAN and Gloria A. Hagopian RN EdD

Provides a model to analyze the impact of chronic illness on the large population, patients and families, who are affected by it. Illustrates a systematic approach for psychosocial assessment and interventions. This text brings together ideas from extensive research and provides a perspective on chronic illness throughout the lifespan. Through case studies and a well researched nursing model, the book provides innovative approaches for the hospital and community-based nurse. Special features include a review of literature specific to chronicity, excellent diagrams and charts to highlight content, and chapters on time, coping, orientation to life, and stressors.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721623557
• ISBN13: 9780721623559
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 7.5"