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Chapter 44 - Wellness Interventions for Chronicity and Disability

from Part IV - Wellness Interventions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2020

By
Anna Klimowicz ,
Lorne Schussel  and
Waguih William IsHak
Edited by
Waguih William IsHak
Waguih William IsHak
Affiliation:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
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Summary

According to the World Health Organization, chronic illnesses are responsible for 68 percent of global deaths, including more than 40 percent of premature deaths before the age of 70 [1]. In addition to psychological, social, and physical suffering caused by these conditions, the estimated economic losses for middle- and low-income countries in 2011–2025 are projected to be $7 trillion, which vastly outnumbers the annual $11.2 billion spent on implementing interventions aimed at reducing the chronic disease burden [1]. Given the personal, societal, and economic implications of chronic conditions, substantial research effort has been put into developing the best methods of care for the chronically ill population. Wellness medicine offers a unique perspective in advocating for positive well-being in addition to symptom alleviation. This chapter, drawing from evidence-based research and our own clinical experience, discusses how wellness can be fostered in the chronically ill by considering the biopsychosocial and spiritual approach.

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The Handbook of Wellness Medicine , pp. 525 - 534
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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