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Families Caring for Children with Chronic Illness
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Families Caring for Children with Chronic Illness
Individuals are significantly affected by the structure and function of their families. One of the major issues affecting the current medical care system is the impact of chronic illness on a family. A study National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs reveals that 11.2 million children aged between 0 and 17 suffer from chronic illnesses (Kaakinen, Coehlo, & Robinson, 2018). Some of the major illnesses affecting them include allergies, asthma, obesity, diabetes, behavioral problems, and anxiety. Children with chronic illnesses may experience various challenges such as slow growth and development, and difficult to play with others. Moreover, parents are major care providers to their children. Most of them lack medical help to cope with the challenges, hence they develop trauma. However, nurses avoid involv
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