Скачать или смотреть The Family Science Behind Chronic Illness | Episode 8

Illness does not only affect the individual; it ripples through families, altering the emotional and psychological landscape of those connected by blood and bond. This thought-provoking episode delves into the intricate world of the health-related family quality of life. Miami University professor Elise Radina, alongside undergraduate researcher Lindsay Clark, unpacks a groundbreaking theory that bridges the gap between individual health experiences and the collective well-being of families.

Join us as we explore the three conceptual pillars of emotional closeness, family sense of coherence, and family functioning, which collectively provide a deeper insight into the family dynamic during times of health crises such as breast cancer. With a focus on the emotional closeness pillar, this episode sheds light on the profound changes in family life that follow a diagnosis, treatment, and the journey to survivorship.

Discover how this innovative research advances academic understanding and equips healthcare professionals with tools to support families facing illness. Moreover, hear firsthand the invaluable learning opportunities this project has presented to undergraduate students, preparing them for impactful careers in health-related professions.

Tune in to this insightful episode of Reframe for a glimpse into the intersection of health and family life and to appreciate how a single illness can weave through an entire family's experience.

Keywords
Health Related Family Quality Of Life, Family Systems Theory, Breast Cancer Survivorship, Emotional Closeness in Families, Family Sense of Coherence, Family Functioning Dynamics, Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Qualitative Data Analysis, Family Science, Social Work, Chronic Illness Impact on Families, Miami University, Elise Radina, Lindsay Clark, Journal of Family Theory and Review, American Cancer Society, Family Quality Of Life, Health Quality of Life, Survivorship Research, Interpersonal Skills in Healthcare

Episode References

College of Education, Health and Society, Miami University
https://miamioh.edu/ehs

Department of Family Science and Social Work, Miami University
https://miamioh.edu/fsw

Journal of Family Theory and Review
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journ...

American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/

Episode recorded in 2017.
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