Empathizing with Chronic Illness & Disability: A Nurse’s Guide to Quality Care

As healthcare professionals, we know that caring for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities requires a deep understanding of their experiences. To provide quality care, students need to develop the knowledge, skills, and compassion to make a meaningful difference in their patients’ lives.

The Power of Storytelling in Healthcare Education

The Stories in Chronic Illness & Disability resource is designed to help you understand the lived experiences of your patients. Accompanying the Living with Chronic Illness & Disability textbook, this valuable companion offers real-life case studies of the most common conditions you’ll encounter in your practice.

Through engaging videos and reflective activities, you’ll gain insights into the everyday struggles and triumphs of individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. This unique approach will help you adjust your care approach to better meet their needs.

A Valuable Resource for Nursing Students and Professionals

Whether you’re an undergraduate nursing student on clinical placement or a registered nurse looking to enhance your understanding of chronic disease and disability, this resource is perfect for you. The print + interactive eBook includes:

• 29 embedded videos to bring case stories to life
• Transcripts provided for all video interviews
• A scaffolded approach to learning, suitable for students with Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, and Post Graduate degrees across nursing, individual support, and disability
• A Reflection, Inquiry, and Action framework for teaching and learning around each story

By using Stories in Chronic Illness & Disability in conjunction with the Living with Chronic Illness & Disability textbook, you’ll be well-equipped to provide empathetic, patient-centered care that makes a real difference.

Publication details:

Publisher: Elsevier

1st edition (February 9, 2024)

Language: English

Pages: 132

ISBN-10: 0729544044

ISBN-13: 978-0729544047