Despite scientific and medical advances, consistently 10-15% of children aged 18 and younger are diagnosed with a chronic illness. Much research indicates that adolescents with chronic illness struggle to function socially, which leads to isolation, d . . .

This qualitative study explores chronic illness management among patient-informal caregiver dyads. Expanding on studies characterized by chronic heart failure (Trivedi, 2017) and depression (Risbud et al., 2017), the research question asked: How do in . . .

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an incurable autoimmune condition triggered by unknown factors and causes the immune system to attack healthy body tissues. SLE affects 1.5 million Americans and “is 2-4 times more frequent in non-white population . . .

As the diagnosis of autoimmune disorders rise, the need for awareness, education, and understanding of such diseases will also rise. Results from both qualitative and quantitative studies provide evidence of the relationship between a lupus diagnosis . . .

This qualitative study explores chronic illness management among patient-informal caregiver dyads. Expanding on studies characterized by chronic heart failure (Trivedi, 2017) and depression (Risbud et al., 2017), the research question asked: How do in . . .