The newest edition of best-selling Chronic Illness continues to focus on the various aspects of chronic illness that influence both patients and their families. This book is designed to teach students about the whole client or patient versus the physical status of the client with chronic illness. The study questions at the end of each chapter and the case studies help the students apply the information to real life. Evidence-based practice references are included in almost every chapter. A fantastic accompanying Companion Website with online learning tools is also available.

Part I Impact of the Disease
Chapter 1 Chronicity
Chapter 2 The Illness Experience
Chapter 3 Stigma
Chapter 4 Adaptation
Chapter 5 Social Isolation
Chapter 6 Body Image
Chapter 7 Uncertainty
Chapter 8 Quality of Life
Chapter 9 Adherence
Part II Impact on the Client
Chapter 10 Family Caregiving
Chapter 11 Sexuality
Chapter 12 Powerlessness
Chapter 13 Culture
Chapter 14 Self-Care
Chapter 15 Client and Family Education
Part III Impact of the Health Professional
Chapter 16 Health Promotion
Chapter 17 APRNs in Chronic Illness Care
Chapter 18 Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Part IV Impact of the System
Chapter 19 Models of Care
Chapter 20 Home Health Care
Chapter 21 Long-Term Care
Chapter 22 Palliative Care
Chapter 23 Health Policy
Chapter 24 Rehabilitation