Understanding Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability

Fong Chan, Ph.D is the Norman L. and Barbara M. Berven Professor of Rehabilitation Psychology (Emeritus) in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison.Elizabeth da Silva Cardoso, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs, Hunter College, City University of New York.Julie Chronister, PhD, CRC, is a professor in the Department of Counseling at San Francisco State University.

• Section I: Introduction Chapter 1 An Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice Approach to Psychosocial Interventions for People with Chronic Illness and DisabilitySection II: Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and Disability: Concepts, Models, and ResearchChapter 2 The World Health Organization ICF Model as a Conceptual Framework of DisabilityChapter 3 Psychosocial Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability: Models and MeasurementChapter 4 Models, Research, and Treatment of Coexisting Depression for People with Chronic Illness and DisabilitySection III: Relevant Mediators and Moderators of Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and DisabilityChapter 5 Coping and Rehabilitation: Theory, Research, and MeasurementChapter 6 Social Support and Rehabilitation: Theory, Research and MeasurementChapter 7 Family and Adaptation to Chronic Illness and DisabilitySection IV: Intervention Strategies Chapter 8 Positive Psychology and Psychosocial Adjustment to Chronic Illness and DisabilityChapter 9 Application of Self-Efficacy Related Theories in Psychosocial InterventionsChapter 10 Wellness and Promotion of Health in Chronic Illness and Disability: Theoretical and Practical Models for Assessment and InterventionChapter 11 Psychopharmacology: A Review of Current Treatment OptionsSection V: Societal Attitudes toward Disability Chapter 12 Societal Attitudes toward Disability: Concepts, Measurements, and InterventionsSection VI: Special Issues Chapter13 Psychiatric RehabilitationChapter 14 Substance Abuse: Models, Assessment, and InterventionsChapter 15 Sexuality and DisabilityChapter 16 Multiculturalism and Adjustment to DisabilitySection VII: Outcome MeasurementsChapter 17 Quality of Life and Psychosocial Adaptation to Chronic Illness and Disability