From SCLERO.ORG by the International Scleroderma Network http://www.sclero.org/forums/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:16 +0000 300 http://www.sclero.org/forums/index.php?/topic/9412-economic-hardship-associated-with-managing-chronic-illness-a-qualitative-inquiry/ Economic hardship associated with managing chronic illness: a qualitative inquiry.

This research provides insights into the economic stressors associated with managing chronic illness, demonstrating that economic hardship requires households to make difficult decisions between care and basic living expenses. These decisions may cause less than optimal health outcomes and increased costs to the health system. Yun-Hee Jeon. BioMed Central Health Services Research. 2009. (Also see: Living with Chronic Illness)

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For chronically ill patients, giving up the hope that they will get better may actually lead to more happiness, U.S. researchers suggest. HealthDay News. (Empowher) 11/10/09. (Also see: Living with Chronic Illness)

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