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Describe the prevalence of chronic illness in the United States.
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Describe how quality of life is assessed.
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Describe the emotional responses to chronic illness.
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Explain the role of denial, anxiety, and depression in coping with chronic illness, and explain whether these emotional reactions occur in stages.
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Explain the psychological issues affecting the different aspects of the self (i.e., physical, achieving, social, and private self) associated with chronic illness.
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Explain the relationship of coping strategies to chronic illness.
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Explain the role of patients' beliefs about the nature, cause, and controllability of their illness in their adjustment to chronic illness.
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Describe the physical problems associated with chronic illness. Explain the nature and extent of nonadherence to rehabilitation regimens.
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Describe the vocational issues associated with chronic illness.
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Describe the social interaction problems associated with chronic illness.
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Describe the positive changes associated with chronic illness.
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Describe the unique issues faced by children coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of pharmacological interventions in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of individual therapy in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of brief psychotherapeutic interventions in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of relaxation and exercise in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of patient education in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of social support interventions in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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Describe the use and effectiveness of support groups in helping patients coping with chronic illness.
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