Influence of chronic disease on the lives of patients and their neighbors

Authors

  • Ekaterine Sultanishvili Faculty of Social and Political Sciences. Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Keywords:

adaptation, prevention, chronic diseases

Abstract

Introduction: The frequency of chronic illness today is a topical problem. The purpose of the research was to study the impact of chronic illness on the lives of the sick people. Methodology: In the framework of the study, fifteen deep interviews were conducted with the patients and their relatives. Results: The feeling of uncertainty emerges when receiving the information about the disease, the uncertainties in the stage of adaptation will change the future. Finally, the illnesses are replaced by a new way of life.

Published

2019-12-02

How to Cite

Sultanishvili, E. (2019). Influence of chronic disease on the lives of patients and their neighbors . Health Policy, Economics and Sociology, 2. Retrieved from https://heconomic.cu.edu.ge/index.php/healthecosoc/article/view/6509