title: Promoting normal development and self-efficacy in school-age children managing chronic conditions.
abstract: Chronic conditions can affect school-age children in more ways than just physically. Normal childhood maturation is critical at this age, yet daily management of chronic symptoms can be challenging. This article describes 4 common childhood chronic illnesses (asthma, seizure disorders, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis), and the impact these conditions have on the developing child. Self-efficacy, the belief that one can effectively perform necessary skills, is essential to self-management of chronic conditions and contributes in a positive way to the child's normal development. Implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed.
authors: 202 College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0232, USA. klmick2@uky.edu
authors: Kristyn L
authors: KL
authors: Mickley
authors: Patricia V
authors: PV
authors: Burkhart
authors: April N
authors: AN
authors: Sigler
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001249:Asthma / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D022143:Family Nursing; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D020377:Self Efficacy; D014481:United States