Description
Book SynopsisContains contributions from internationally renowned researchers in chronic illness Focuses on three key concepts, translating research into practice, chronic illness and practice, and bridges the boundaries between them Is applicable to an international, multi-disciplinary readership For researchers and practitioners across health disciplines.
Table of ContentsList of Contributors Preface
1. Globalisation of Chronic Illness Research
Sally Wellard
Introduction
What is in a name?
Global crisis in chronic illness
Impact of chronic illness in developing nations
Trends in chronic illness research in developed nations
Policy drivers: taking action
Global initiatives for future chronic illness management
Conclusion
References
2. Transitional Processes and Chronic Illness
Debbie Kralik and Antonia van Loon
Introduction
The search
Defining transition
An emerging understanding of transition
Describing transition
Transition and identity
Transition and transformative learning
Transitional processes
A transition framework for practice
Conclusion
References
3. Translating Chronic Illness Research Across the Lifespan
Marit Kirkevold
Introduction
Human development across the lifespan
Key assumptions of the lifespan developmental perspective
Human development in old age
Applications of lifespan developmental perspectives in chronic illness research
Supporting age-appropriate development without jeopardising the safe management of serious chronic disease: the case of cystic fibrosis
Chronic illness in old age: providing developmentally appropriate integrity-promoting care to persons suffering from dementia
Conclusions and implications
References
4. Assisting People with Chronic Illness toManage Co-Morbid Conditions
Allison Williams
Introduction
Conceptualising co-morbidity
Social determinants of co-morbidities
The medical paradigm
Health-care systems
Co-morbidity management
Models of chronic illness management
Conclusion
References
5. Conceptualisation of Self-Management
Malcolm Battersby, Sharon Lawn and Rene Pols
Introduction
Background to the use of the term self-management
Historical developments in self-management
Associated concepts or models that overlap with or inform self-management
Alternative definitions of self-management
Conclusions: the future for chronic condition self-management
References
6. The Relevance of Self-Management Programmes for People with Chronic Disease at Risk for Disease-Related Complications
Barbara Paterson and Max Hopwood
Introduction
Background
Theoretical framework
Overview of relevant research
Sample
Participation
Attrition
Discussion
Conclusion
References
7. The Potential of Technology for Providing Social Support to People and Families
David B. Nicholas
Introduction
Background
The Internet as a health resource
Impact of advanced technology in fostering therapeutic gain: overview of relevant research
Social support delivery: considerations in selecting advanced technology methods
Into the virtual future
References
8. Chronic Illness Research: TranslatingWhat We Know into What We Do
Renee F. Lyons, Lynn McIntyre, Grace Warner, Celeste Alvaro, Alastair Buchan, Ian Reckless and Alison Kitson
Introduction
The task ahead
The dose–response problem
The promise of research
Knowledge translation: emerging from naïveté
Embedding KT within research agencies and grants
Web-based KT innovations
What chronic illness research gets taken up?
Policy containers and the future of chronic illness
The future of chronic illness: systems change using stroke examples
Conclusion
References
9. Future Directions
Debbie Kralik
Global perspective
Facilitating the will of the people
The evidence base
Technology and health promotion
Transition
Self-management and self-care
Health in the community
References
Index
