Beschreibung:
Christine Eiser is Director of the Child and Family Research Group at the University of Sheffield, where her research interests include quality of life issues for children and families associated with chronic physical problems.
This book, drawing on theoretical and practical sources, acknowledges the potential for distress involved in caring for a sick child but also emphasizes the coping resources and skills that can be, and frequently are, adopted by families.
Preface and Overview. 1. Chronic Disease: The Nature of the Challenge. 2. Chronic Disease in Infancy. 3. The Importance of School for Normal Development. 4. 'Storm and Stress': The Impact of Chronic Disease During Adolescence. 5. Concepts of Stress and Coping. 6. Mothers and Fathers. 7. Impact of Chronic Disease on Parents and Their Relationships with Their Children. 8. Consequences of Parenting Styles for Childrens' Adjustment to Treatment. 9. The Impact of Chronic Disease on Sibling Relationships. 10. Towards a Comprehensive System of Care for Children with Chronic Disease.