Statement of Need

Chronic illness generally refers to physical, emotional, or developmental conditions that affect the child for a prolonged period of time. Many types of conditions can be considered chronic, including those that lead to a need for prescription medications; additional medical services; physical, occupational, or speech therapy; or treatment for an emotional, developmental, or behavioral problem. Among children, the most prevalent chronic conditions are asthma, obesity, and mental health conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The category includes many less common conditions, such as leukemia, sickle cell disease, arthritis, and spina bifida, as well as very rare conditions, such as lysosomal storage diseases. This review focuses on the psychosocial stressors and psychological issues associated with any childhood chronic condition for children and adolescents, and their families.
 

Target Audience

This educational addresses the needs of physicians and other healthcare personnel (nurses, RNs, PAs, etc.) involved in the treatment of patients with chronic health conditions.

The goal of this activity is to provide medical news to primary care clinicians and other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care.
 

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

1. Understand psychosocial stressors that affect families who have a child with a chronic condition.
2. Describe the impact of the chronic condition on the family.
3. Address barriers to adherence among children with chronic conditions, especially among adolescents.
    

    

Accreditation

Physician Continuing Medical Education Credit

This is a demo program, University Clinic is NOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

University Clinic designates this demo educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 12 months) with commercial interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained on this site. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education, and experience. This web site does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.
 

Technical Requirements

This activity is best experienced using the most current browser (or one back) of Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. For all activities featuring audio, you must have a sound card and speakers. To view graphic images and references that appear in separate "pop-up" windows, you must have JavaScript and session cookies enabled on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader may be required for certain activities.

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