Abstract
Acceptance of chronic conditions often has been studied from the perspective of grief and loss. This paper presents a new conceptualization of acceptance of chronic conditions that is grounded in the perspective of those living with a chronic condition and focuses on adaptation to and acceptance of change in one's life. Data obtained from a sample of 822 persons with multiple sclerosis and a sample of more than 2,000 polio survivors support the reliability and validity of the new Acceptance of Chronic Health Conditions Scale.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Validation Study
MeSH terms
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Activities of Daily Living / psychology
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Adaptation, Psychological*
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Attitude to Health*
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Chronic Disease / prevention & control
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Chronic Disease / psychology*
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Female
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Humans
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Life Change Events
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Models, Psychological
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Multiple Sclerosis / psychology
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Nursing Assessment
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Nursing Methodology Research
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Poliomyelitis / psychology
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Psychometrics
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Qualitative Research
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Southwestern United States
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Surveys and Questionnaires / standards*