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Paediatric Illness: The Role of Social Context in Childhood Cancer

Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: School of Healthcare Management and his major interest concerns the application of psychological theory and practice to health and illness. He has recently carried out research on the influence of coping strategies on quality of life in women with iatrogenic hepatitis C virus infection. Other areas of interest include stress, coping and mindfulness applications as well as the promotion of a positive psychology approach to health and illness. Correspondence regarding this article may be addressed by email to [email protected]. The impact and interaction of paediatric illness on child, family and the broader social context represent key areas of concern for both researcher and practitioner. The prevalence of paediatric chronic illness has been estimated at as high as 19%
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2131214139
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