The Intersection of Education and Healthcare: Supporting Children with Chronic Health Conditions

Objective: Chronic health conditions in childhood have been negatively associated with linguistic, academic, and occupational outcomes. Traditionally, categorical diagnostic approaches relying on exclusionary criteria are used in healthcare services. Methods: This literature review examines research from various fields to evaluate the effects of chronic illness in cognitive-linguistic development in children. We explore the implications for different conceptualizations of the term “chronic illness.” We compare categorical and non-categorical diagnostic approaches, specifically in relation to children’s academic performance. Results: We provide recommendations for bridging the gap between healthcare and education to provide children with chronic conditions the best chance of thriving medically and academically. Definitions of chronic illness that rely on inclusive criteria and acknowledge individual variability seem best suited for clinical practice and research. Conclusions: Effective supports for children with chronic illness require evidence-based treatment approaches that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual child. Educators, healthcare providers, families, and related service providers must have open lines of communication to serve children with chronic health conditions. Early identification and intervention is crucial.

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Introduction

Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.003.0001 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1-9

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Chronic Health Conditions ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Self Management ◽

Societal Costs ◽

Chronic Health ◽

Fundamental Goal ◽

Global Increase ◽

Time Limitations

The fundamental goal of this book on self-management is to elaborate on the theories and practices that can help individuals with chronic health conditions to become as independent as possible by self-managing their conditions. The present chapter introduces the concept of self-management. This concept fundamentally denotes that individuals with chronic health conditions take responsibility for managing their chronic health conditions to the best of their abilities. Self-management also involves collaboration with healthcare providers. This chapter discusses several reasons why there is a need to study promoting self-management, including perspectives related to the global increase in the prevalence of chronic health conditions, the societal costs of chronic health conditions, and the time limitations of healthcare professionals providing care. It also includes a discussion of the terminology that is used in this book and concludes with an overview of the content provided by the sections of this book.

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Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions

10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.001.0001 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Management Practices ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Chronic Health Conditions ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Self Management ◽

Psychological Interventions ◽

Management Support ◽

Chronic Health ◽

Treatment Plans

This book explores the theories and practices that help to facilitate self-management of chronic health conditions (also known as chronic impairments or chronic diseases). It consists of four parts, in addition to an introductory chapter and a chapter on defining self-management, for a total of 22 chapters. This book includes discussions about self-management models, psychological interventions, and collaborative care on both individual and systemic levels for the promotion of self-management. Self-management requires that individuals understand the range of symptoms related to their specific chronic impairment, what those symptoms may indicate, and what actions to take to address those symptoms. Healthcare providers are an integral part of providing self-management support (SMS) to these individuals. Self-management includes the micro-decisions that individuals with chronic health conditions make about their conditions and the macro-decisions (e.g., creating treatment plans) that healthcare providers make in collaboration with individuals with chronic health conditions. This book focuses on exploring a range of self-management practices that can empower individuals with chronic health conditions to be less dependent on healthcare systems and, ultimately, to be more in control of their lives.

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Health service provision for disease control among prisoners: a conceptual note

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-04-2019-0068 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 353-358

Author(s):

Behnam Farhoudi ◽

SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi ◽

Omid Dadras ◽

Mehrzad Tashakoriyan ◽

Mohammad Nazari Pouya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Service ◽

Health Services ◽

Service Provision ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Chronic Health Conditions ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Health Service Provision ◽

Chronic Health ◽

Content Type

PurposeThe aim of present study was to integrate vital noncommunicable diseases (coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and mental health disorders) into Prison-Based Active Health Services Provision (PAHSP).Design/methodology/approachOn Jan 1, 2018, there were 230,000 prisoners in Iran. Timely and systematic detection and diagnosis of chronic health conditions among this population are imperative. The collaboration between healthcare providers in prison and members of the multidisciplinary team of the healthcare community outside prison initiated an active health service provision approach for HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Guidelines for the control of HIV and TB in prison were piloted, and the finalized version was named “Prison-based Active Health Services Provision” (PAHSP), which has been scaled up in 16 of 260 Iranian prisons.FindingThe PAHSP approach emphasizes the importance of early identification of key symptoms and risk factors. This approach provides an opportunity for improved prevention and treatment, enabling prisoners identified at risk or those who have been diagnosed with a target disease to be followed up and receive the appropriate health care.Originality/valueInitiatives such as screening for chronic health conditions coupled with treatment will reduce the burden of chronic illness among prisoners and the broader community, thereby saving on healthcare costs and lives.

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Defining Self-Management on the Individual Level

Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.003.0002 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 10-28

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Providers ◽

Chronic Health Conditions ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Self Management ◽

Chronic Health ◽

Individual Level ◽

Management Perspective ◽

Treatment Plans ◽

Management Approaches ◽

The Individual

The term, “self-management” embodies the responsibility that individuals with chronic health conditions have for their own hourly/daily care, which requires them to make continuous decisions (i.e., micro-decisions). From the self-management perspective, healthcare providers make the macro-decisions (e.g., creating treatment plans) in collaboration with individuals with chronic health conditions. This chapter examines a range of scientific definitions and models of self-management on an individual level, distinguishes it from other terms (e.g., self-care, coping, and adaptation), and describes how self-management approaches reflect a shift in philosophy. Finally, this chapter ends with a new model that is an expansion of the tripartite model of self-management.

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