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Article: Coping in parents of children who are chronically ill: strategies for assessment and intervention. (Continuing Education Series).
- Article from:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Article date:
- November 1, 2001
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National estimates of the prevalence of childhood chronic illness (i.e., a prolonged illness or disability that interferes with daily functioning) indicate that approximately 31% of children under the age of 18 years have one or more chronic illnesses (Newacheck, 1994). In contrast to acute illness in which parents have hope for a "cure," the main theme in chronic illness is "care" (Athreya, 1997). Despite the knowledge gained from a wealth of studies that have identified the multiple stressors and needs of children who are chronically ill and their families, evidence-based strategies to enhance coping outcomes over time in this population are limited.
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