Care of adults with chronic childhood conditions : a practical guide /
This book addresses the unique healthcare needs of adults with chronic childhood illnesses. It presents a model of primary and secondary prevention for emerging adulthood primary prevention in which all young adults are screened for high-risk behaviors and health needs and secondary prevention in wh...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[Alexandria, Va.] : [Cham], Switzerland :
Society of General Internal Medicine ; Springer,
2016
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of Contents:
- Facilitating the transition from pediatric-oriented to adult-oriented primary care
- Care of the emerging adult
- Care of the emerging adult
- Case-based examples of management of the young adult with a chronic childhood condition
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- Childhood and adolescent cancer survivors
- Congenital heart disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Diabetes mellitus (type 1)
- Down syndrome
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intellectual disability
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Muscular dystrophy
- Sickle cell disease
- Solid organ transplantation
- Spina bifida
- Other clinical considerations in the care of adults with chronic childhood conditions
- Respiratory care of adults with chronic pulmonary disease
- Nutritional support
- Technology dependence of the nervous system
- Mobility impairment
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Palliative care
- Socio-legal aspects of transition care
- Assessing and enhancing psychosocial functioning
- Adherence and self-management
- Education
- Employment
- Independent living
- Decision-making and guardianship
- Access to health insurance.
