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1	The different voices of chronic illness Viviers, Linde Juana 30 November 2005 (has links) This study aimed at exploring chronic illness from both the perspectives of the patient, living with the illness and the professional, treating the illness. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Qualitative research was selected as the research approach. Three in-depth interviews with three patients, suffering with a chronic illness were conducted, as well as three interviews with professionals, who had experience with patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Thematic analysis was the method used for the analysis of data. The stories of the participants were reconstructed in terms of themes. A comparative analysis for both participants groups was done, and linked to the relevant literature This study created an understanding of the complexity of chronic illness. The themes identified, highlighted the importance of the patient-professional relationship, specifically in the context of chronic illness. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Thematic analysis Social constructionism Qualitative research Purposeful sampling Postmodernism Patient-professional relationship Professional's perspective Patient's perspective Multiple 'voices' Medical model Healthcare Chronic illness 616.044019 Chronic disease -- Psychological aspects Social adjustment Adjustment (Psychology) Patients Sick -- Psychology Chronically ill -- Care Interpersonal communication Sick -- Case studies Physician and patient Nurse and patient Medical care
2	The different voices of chronic illness Viviers, Linde Juana 30 November 2005 (has links) This study aimed at exploring chronic illness from both the perspectives of the patient, living with the illness and the professional, treating the illness. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. Qualitative research was selected as the research approach. Three in-depth interviews with three patients, suffering with a chronic illness were conducted, as well as three interviews with professionals, who had experience with patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses. Thematic analysis was the method used for the analysis of data. The stories of the participants were reconstructed in terms of themes. A comparative analysis for both participants groups was done, and linked to the relevant literature This study created an understanding of the complexity of chronic illness. The themes identified, highlighted the importance of the patient-professional relationship, specifically in the context of chronic illness. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Thematic analysis Social constructionism Qualitative research Purposeful sampling Postmodernism Patient-professional relationship Professional's perspective Patient's perspective Multiple 'voices' Medical model Healthcare Chronic illness 616.044019 Chronic disease -- Psychological aspects Social adjustment Adjustment (Psychology) Patients Sick -- Psychology Chronically ill -- Care Interpersonal communication Sick -- Case studies Physician and patient Nurse and patient Medical care

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The different voices of chronic illness