Chronic Illness

Question 1

What is a chronic illness

Answer 1

Chronic illness is a long lasting condition that requires ongoing treatment
Its managed not cured
(Holman and lorig 2000)

Question 2

Examples of chronic illness

Answer 2

Diabetes, asthma,cancer and heart disease

Question 3

Why is it important to know the psychological effect of chronic illness

Answer 3

-crucial for providing comprehensive care and support
-helping individuals maintain their sense of identity and quality of life(DOBBIE AND MELLOR 2008)

Question 4

What effect does the diagnostic process have on individuals

Answer 4

The same effects as 5 stages of grief
Denial, anger,bargaining depression and acceptance (KÜBLER-ROSS 1969)

Question 5

Explain the effects of diagnosis

Answer 5

Involves a mourning process of their life, goals, health and lifestyle changes that will occur

Question 6

What can chronic illness lead to

Answer 6

Prolonged levels of stress,uncertainty which leads psychological ailments like anxiety,depression (TURNER AND KELLY 2000)

Question 7

Individuals with rheumatoid

Answer 7

20-25% have depression due to diagnosis (greenwood 2022)
30% are cancer patients

Question 8

Effects of chronic illness

Answer 8

-affects their social interactions and perceptions
-affects their philosophical perceptions on life
-affects their personal view on themselves
-leads to depression (greenwood 2022)

Question 9

Effects of chronic illness on the family

Answer 9

-increased stress
-distruption of plans
-increased tension
(Holmes and deb 2003)