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Journal of Pediatric Psychology 6(3) pp. 239-250, 1981
© 1981 Society of Pediatric Psychology

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Social and Psychological Considerations in Chronic Disease: With Particular Reference to the Management of Seizure Disorders

Alice B. Heisler1 and Stanford B. Friedman

Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, University of Maryland Medical School

1All correspondence should be directed to Alice B. Heisler, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Children and adolescents with chronic illness and their families must adapt to the limitation of their particular disease. Social and psychological aspects often affect adjustment to the illness and response to treatment. Epilepsy typifies some of the issues emerging when the diagnosis of a chronic disease is made. The type and severity of illness, patient and family reactions, coping abilities of family members, and the ongoing medical care are all important issues of management. Social and economic problems for the patient are exemplified by consideration of epilepsy. Awareness of community and national resources are important in guiding the patient and family. Stresses and feelings of the health professionals are also important to recognize, as their frustrations with the limitations of treatment become evident.


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