Social and Emotional Issues Related to Chronic Health Conditions

2019 ◽  
pp. 19-42
Author(s):  
Ashlie Llorens ◽  
Shannon McKee ◽  
Allison G. Dempsey
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
School Based ◽  
And Coping

Students with chronic health conditions may be at risk for both social and emotional difficulties that are directly associated with the medical condition or with aspects of treatment and monitoring. This chapter provides an overview of common comorbid mental and neurodevelopmental disorders associated with chronic health conditions in childhood. The chapter also explores the role of stress and coping, as well as positive and negative peer relationships, in emotional and social well-being in children with health conditions. The role of the school-based professional in addressing social and emotional challenges and promoting wellness and resilience in such students is discussed. Finally, specific strategies are presented for the school-based professional to adopt to identify and to address challenges with social and emotional functioning among students with chronic health conditions.

Academic Issues Related to Pediatric Health Conditions in Schools

2019 ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Christy M. Walcott ◽  
Sayward E. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Medical Condition ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
School Refusal ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Pediatric Health ◽  
Academic Challenges ◽  
School Based ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Effects

Children with chronic health conditions may experience academic challenges for a multitude of reasons. This chapter provides an overview of the educational difficulties encountered by children with pediatric health conditions. It also provides a summary of the causes of some of the difficulties, such as the neurodevelopmental effects of a medical condition or treatment, school absenteeism, and school refusal. The chapter includes a table summarizing the neurocognitive effects of common pediatric health conditions. Information about school-based strategies for students with chronic health conditions is presented. The strategies include individual health plans, individualized accommodations, and individualized interventions to address factors that may affect educational outcomes. Finally, the chapter includes a problem-solving framework for school-based professionals to use when engaging in educational planning for a student with a pediatric health condition.

Children and Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions

2017 ◽  
pp. 145-155
Author(s):  
Alina Morawska
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Triple P ◽  
Childhood Health ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Chronic childhood health conditions are common and significantly affect the child and family. This chapter begins by describing the central role parents play in children’s health outcomes and illness management and the impact the child’s health condition has on parents and the family. Few parenting interventions have been evaluated, and most focus on medical aspects rather than psychosocial factors related to child and family well-being. Existing approaches to parenting support are described, followed by an exploration of the evidence for Triple P interventions. Recent research using Positive Parenting for Healthy Living, a brief parenting intervention for parents with children with chronic health conditions, is showing promising outcomes. Policy and service implications of recent research are summarized.

Psychometric evaluation of the Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in young adults with chronic health conditions

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
F. Nearchou ◽  
A. Davies ◽  
E. Hennessy
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health

Introduction. The Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is one of the most widely employed tools for measuring perceived social support from three sources: family, friends and a significant other. This study aimed to establish the factor structure of the MSPSS in young adults living with chronic health conditions (CHCs). It also aimed to examine the reliability and convergent validity of the tool. Methods. A cross-sectional quantitative design was applied. Participants (n = 123, 90 females) were students aged 18–25 years recruited from Colleges of Further Education in Ireland (mean age of 20.1 years, s.d. = 2.43). Participants completed the MSPSS and two subscales of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey that assessed social functioning and emotional well-being. Results. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a three-factor solution of the MSPSS in young adults living with CHCs. The three factors together explained 83% of the variance in MSPSS scores. All the items had high loadings on the factors (0.72–0.94). The MSPSS showed satisfactory reliability and convergent validity. Conclusions. These findings suggest that the MSPSS is a valid and reliable tool for measuring perceived social support from three sources in young adults living with CHCs. Social support has been associated with positive outcomes in young adults living with CHCs, thus it is imperative for researchers and clinicians to have access to psychometrically sound instruments to evaluate the construct.

Pediatric Health Conditions in Schools

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
School Psychologists ◽  
Systems Of Care ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
School Based ◽  
Common School

Rates of chronic health conditions in childhood are increasing, and school-based professionals regularly encounter children with chronic health conditions in the school setting. Students with chronic health conditions often require accommodations, assessment, intervention, and close collaboration with medical providers and families. However, most school-based clinicians (school psychologists, counselors, social workers) who are charged with addressing the special needs of these children have not had coursework or experience related to common pediatric conditions. This book is a practical guide for school-based clinicians working with children with chronic health conditions. Section I provides a broad overview of school-related issues for children with chronic health conditions. This includes a review of common medical conditions and terminology and cross-cutting issues related to social and emotional and academic functioning, as well as the role of the school-based professional in collaborating across systems of care. The section also reviews legal and policy issues and alternative educational settings for students with chronic health needs. Section II focuses on prevention, assessment, intervention, and consultation strategies for individual students and entire school systems. Finally, Section III addresses common groups of medical conditions. Each chapter provides an overview of the condition(s), common school-related concerns, risk and protective factors, and cultural considerations, as well as practical strategies, resources, and handouts for the school-based professional. Case examples are used throughout the book to illustrate key concepts and implications for the school setting.

Characteristics Associated With School Health Services for the Management of Chronic Health Conditions

2019 ◽  
pp. 105984051988462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgianne F. Tiu ◽  
Zanie C. Leroy ◽  
Sarah M. Lee ◽  
Erin D. Maughan ◽  
Nancy D. Brener
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
White Students ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
School Based ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
Using Data

It is unknown how health services staff (school nurse or school physician) or school characteristics are associated with the number of services provided for chronic health conditions in schools. Using data from the 2014 School Health Policies and Practices Study, four services (identification or school-based management, tracking, case management, and referrals) were analyzed using a multivariable ordered logistic regression. Approximately 57.2% of schools provided all four, 17.5% provided three, 10.1% provided two, 5.8% provided one, and 9.4% did not provide any such services. Schools with a school nurse were 51.5% ( p < .001) more likely to provide all four, and schools with access to consult with a school physician were 15.4% ( p < .05) more likely, compared to schools without one. Schools comprised of mostly racial/ethnic minority students (less than or equal to 50% non-Hispanic White) were 14.7% ( p < .05) less likely to provide all four, compared to schools with greater than 50% White students.

scholarly journals Mediating Effects of Emotional Support Reception and Provision on the Relationship between Group Interaction and Psychological Well-Being: A Study of Young Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 12110
Author(s):  
Steven Sek-yum Ngai ◽  
Chau-Kiu Cheung ◽  
Jianhong Mo ◽  
Spencer Yu-hong Chau ◽  
Elly Nga-hin Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Support ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Support Provision ◽  
The Relationship

While it is well-established that mutual aid groups are effective in the psychological rehabilitation of vulnerable individuals, few studies have thoroughly investigated the dynamic mechanism of how psychological well-being improves through mutual aid groups of young patients with chronic health conditions. In connection with several existing theories (i.e., the helper therapy principle, equity theory, the norm of reciprocity, and the concept of communal relationships), this study aims to: (1) evaluate whether emotional support exchanges (i.e., emotional support reception and provision) mediate the relationship between group interaction and psychological well-being; and (2) compare three potential underlying mechanisms—the mediating role of emotional support provision, equitable reciprocity (i.e., a balance of receiving and providing emotional support, where no party over-benefits or under-benefits), and sequential reciprocity (i.e., repaying the helper or a third party in the future after receiving help)—through a path analysis model. A stratified random sampling procedure with chronic health conditions as the stratifying criterion was used to recruit 391 individuals aged 12–45 years from mutual aid groups in Hong Kong, who completed both the baseline and follow-up surveys over a 12-month interval. The results of the path model revealed significant mediating roles of emotional support provision and sequential reciprocity, not equitable reciprocity. The present study offers theoretical and practical implications for promoting the psychological well-being of young patients with chronic health conditions.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Challenges and Opportunities for Youth With Chronic Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Serlachius ◽  
Sherif M Badawy ◽  
Hiran Thabrew
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Stress ◽  
School Closure ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

UNSTRUCTURED School closures, altered access to health services, and economic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic have likely had an impact on the mental and physical well-being of youth worldwide, particularly among those with chronic health conditions (CHCs). A number of challenges and opportunities have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic for youth with CHCs. Challenges include heightened anxiety, disrupted routines, academic and social stresses associated with school closure, increased risk of domestic violence and abuse, and reduced access to physical and psychosocial support. On the other hand, opportunities include reduced academic and social stress, increased time with families, reduced access to substances, easier access to health care using technology, and opportunities to build resilience. This viewpoint paper highlights both challenges and opportunities for youth with CHCs during the pandemic and offers recommendations for further research and clinical care.

scholarly journals Can Vitamin D Positively Impact COVID-19 Risk and Severity Among Older Adults: A Review of the Evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Ray Marks
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Health Status ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Background The coronavirus Covid-19 strain that emerged in December 2019, continues to produce a widespread and seemingly intractable negative impact on health and longevity in all parts of the world, especially, among older adults, and those with chronic health conditions. Aim The first aim of this review article was to examine, summarize, synthesize, and report on the research base concerning the possible use of vitamin-D supplementation for reducing both Covid-19 risk and severity, especially among older adults at high risk for Covid-19 infections. A second was to provide directives for researchers or professionals who work or are likely to work in this realm in the future. Methods All English language relevant publications detailing the possible efficacy of vitamin D as an intervention strategy for minimizing Covid-19 infection risk published in 2020 were systematically sought. Key words used were: Vitamin D, Covid-19, and Coronavirus. Databases used were PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. All relevant articles were carefully examined and those meeting the review criteria were carefully read, and described in narrative form. Results Collectively, these data reveal vitamin D is a powerful steroid like compound that is required by the body to help many life affirming physiological functions, including immune processes, but its deficiency may seriously impact the health status and well being of the older adult and others. Since vitamin D is not manufactured by the body directly, ensuring those who are deficient in vitamin D may prove a helpful overall preventive measure as well as a helpful treatment measure among older adults at high risk for severe Covid-19 disease outcomes. Conclusions Older individuals with chronic health conditions, as well as healthy older adults at risk for vitamin D deficiency are likely to benefit physically as well as mentally, from efforts to foster adequate vitamin D levels. Geriatric clinicians can expect this form of intervention to reduce infection severity in the presence of Covid-19 infection, regardless of health status, and subject to careful study, researchers can make a highly notable impact in this regard.

Association Between Food Allergy, Psychological Stress, and Allostatic Load

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592110190
Author(s):  
Anne L. Ersig ◽  
Roger L. Brown ◽  
Kristen Malecki
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Allostatic Load ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Chronic Health

Allostatic load (AL), the cumulative biological burden of persistently high stress exposure, influences adult health and well-being across the lifespan, and can be measured with clinical indicators, such as BMI, blood pressure (BP), and waist–hip ratio. Adverse childhood events and other stressors contribute to AL, but stress from other sources, such as previously diagnosed chronic health conditions, has been overlooked. We hypothesized that adults with these conditions would have more stress exposures, higher perceived stress, worse mental health, and higher AL, compared to controls. A secondary analysis of deidentified data from cases with self-reported food allergies and controls found that individuals with chronic health conditions reported more stress exposures, higher levels of perceived stress, and had higher AL, compared to controls. However, other results did not support the study hypotheses. Future studies should examine additional AL measures, such as biomarkers of stress response, in individuals with existing chronic health conditions.

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