chronic pain;
Institute of Medicine;
coping;
patient empowerment;
care;
D O I:
10.1891/1078-4535.21.4.250
中图分类号:
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号:
1011 ;
摘要:
A health educator who has reflex sympathetic dystrophy, an autoimmune condition involving chronic pain, shares her knowledge about living life to the fullest while dealing with a chronic health condition. Her advice encompasses dealing with the health care system, managing information, and obtaining physical and emotional self-care.