Chronic Physical Illness in Children and Adolescents: Challenges to Mental Health and Psychosocial Development
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Authors
Kolmodin, Karen E.
Issue Date
1997
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
The research includes an investigation of the effects of severe chronic illness in
childhood and adolescence upon psychosocial development and mental health.
Specifically, contemporary patterns of chronic illness, psychological issues surrounding
chronic illness, the role of the family of a chronically ill child, and the experience of
hospitalization are discussed. Although children and adolescents with a chronic illness
face considerable problems and psychological stressors, normal functioning and
development are possible with intervention in the above mentioned areas. A case study
and suggestions for future research are included.
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vi, 40 p.
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