Chronic Illness

Paper Summary:

This research paper looks at how knowledge of the behavioral and emotional responses of patients with chronic illness are an important part of their treatment, remission, and/or acceptance of their illness. The paper points out that physicians often look only at the physical aspects of the disease and therefore do not do enough to study and help the emotional and behavioral issues that may also come along with chronic illnesses. Consequently, the problem of a lack of emotional and behavioral support within the medical system is something that must be addressed. This paper attempts to look at this issue from the perspective of the patient and to work toward finding an outcome that is beneficial to all that are involved.

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Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Overview of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Analysis of the Data
Summary, Recommendations and Conclusions

From the Paper:

"In many instances the medical profession focuses mainly on the physical manifestations of chronic illness and aggressive treatment plans without consideration of the cumulative effects the treatments, medication, physical pain, or surgical procedures have on the individual's psychological, emotional, and behavioral well-being. The emotional, behavioral, and physical manifestations of the illness directly affect the patient's ability to cope, the quality of life, and the manner in which the illness affects family and social relationships. "

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