TOLERATED ILLNESS concept and theory for chronically ill and elderly patients as exemplified in American Indians

The TOLERATED ILLNESS phenomenon refers to a noted discordance between subjective and objective health measures in the chronically ill patient. The TOLERATED ILLNESS theory of care helps explain why some patients will report good to excellent health in spite of their having low functional ability. T...

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Published inJournal of cancer education Vol. 20; no. 1 Suppl; p. 17
Main Author Moss, Margaret P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.2005
Subjects
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Chronic Disease - psychology
Disability Evaluation
Geriatric Assessment - methods
Health Status Indicators
Humans
Indians, North American - psychology
Models, Psychological
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Summary:The TOLERATED ILLNESS phenomenon refers to a noted discordance between subjective and objective health measures in the chronically ill patient. The TOLERATED ILLNESS theory of care helps explain why some patients will report good to excellent health in spite of their having low functional ability. TI facilitates provider recognition of this largely unrecognized phenomenon and is instructive as to the why's for the patient tolerating illness. The goal of presenting this theory is to provide a way to identify, assess, and assist those previously silent with unmet needs to bring about optimum patient outcomes. Importantly, patient and provider goals may diverge.
ISSN:0885-8195
DOI:10.1207/s15430154jce2001s_05