Palliative Care
Palliative Care Barbara M. Raudonis When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. —George Washington Carver INTRODUCTION The…
Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Susan J. Barnes Kristen L. Mauk INTRODUCTION Long-term care (LTC) is an umbrella term that refers to a range of services that address the health, personal care, psycho-emotional,…
Home Health Care
Home Health Care Cynthia S. Jacelon INTRODUCTION The home healthcare industry delivers a variety of services to individuals with chronic health problems living in homes within communities. Services can be…
Models of Care
Models of Care Pamala D. Larsen INTRODUCTION As the population age 65 and older increases and the healthcare system sees more individuals with chronic illness, healthcare providers and third-party payers…
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Complementary and Alternative Therapies Pamala D. Larsen INTRODUCTION The use of complementary and alternative treatments has continued to increase in the United States (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine…
APRNs in Chronic Illness Care
APRNs in Chronic Illness Care Ann Marie Hart INTRODUCTION Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play an integral role in the care and well-being of individuals and families experiencing chronic illnesses….
Health Promotion
Health Promotion Alicia Huckstadt INTRODUCTION Health-promoting behaviors strongly influence whether one prematurely succumbs to disease or whether one postpones and possibly avoids many major diseases. Yet, health promotion is often…
Client and Family Education
Client and Family Education Elaine T. Miller INTRODUCTION For the majority of clients and their families, a chronic illness constitutes a life-changing event uniquely affecting them as they deal with…
Culture and Cultural Competence
Culture and Cultural Competence Pamala D. Larsen Sonya R. Hardin INTRODUCTION Concepts of health and illness are deeply rooted in culture, race, and ethnicity and influence an individual’s perceptions and…
