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Chronic illness
Ch 14 Developmental Considerations & Chronic illness in Adults
Term | Definition |
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Chronic illness | an illness that is long lasting or recurring and usually interferes with a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. |
Developmental Stage | an age-defined period with specific psychological tasks that need to be accomplished to maintain ego as proposed by Erik Erikson. |
Health | a condition in which all functions of the body and mind are normally active. |
Hopelessness | subjective state in which a person sees limited or unavailable alternatives; lacking energy. |
Illness | the state of being sick. |
Powerlessness | perceived lack of control over a situation. |
Reminiscence therapy | use of life reflection with a therapist to resolve conflicts or bring closure to life events. |
Respite Care | short-term, intermittent care for the chronically ill; provides rest for family members or caregivers from the stress of sustained care giving. |
Spirituality | sense of connectedness with all of life and the universe. |