CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT A. Quality of Life Emotional responses due to chronic pain: a. Denial b. Depression c. Worry B. Personal Issues in Chronic Illness Positive perceptions are important for long-term survival, not just related on quality of life. The following are personal issues to consider in individual management experiencing chronic illness. 1. The Physical Self 2. The Achieving Self 3. The Social Self 4. The Private Self C. Coping and Chronic Illness Individuals with chronic illnesses tend to use passive coping strategies: such as diversion, avoidance. Patients with coping strategies tend to be active, namelyfightthp stress, have control internal & selfconfident self-confidence in controlling the disease, tends to be have a good adjustment to the chronic pain they are experiencing. The ability to adapt to changes is required changes in habits related to chronic pain experienced. It is possible for individuals with disease chronically having “false beliefs” orself-blame. D. Chronic Disease Management Individuals with chronic illnesses require specific problem solving illness & changes experienced, with the aim of recovery & long-term survival long. Not infrequently this causes greater problems for individuals with chronic diseases, so management is needed with the aim of recovery & long-term survival long. Physical-related problems-chronic illnesses place more emphasis on existence comprehensive rehabilitation program. Individuals with chronic illnesses impact or alter their physical condition, which leading to changes and even problems related to activities (work). Individual with disease chronic impact also on social interactions, including also on the family concerned. Children with chronic illnesses have their own problems, because not yet understand in full about the disease suffered & involvement of the patient in the intervention program It's not just your own will. The importance of the positive role of parents in children with chronic disease. There are forms of psychological intervention for individuals experiencing illness chronic, namely: 1. Medicines 2. Individual tepari 3. Brief psychotherapeutic intervention 4. Patient knowledge 5. Relaxation, stress management, and exercise 6. Social support