Terapeutiese program vir die gesin met 'n chroniese siek ouer

• Main Author: Van der Merwe, Susanna Johanna
• Other Authors: Le Roux, J. G.
• Language: af
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: No keywords available
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1018

Text in Afrikaans === The aim of this study was to design a therapeutic programme for families with a chronically ill parent(s). The literature study explored the nature of chronic disease and its effect on the family. Chronic disease affects every family member. The impeding effect of chronic disease detectable in maladjusted family role and in relational and communication problems between family members. A decrease in the general functioning of the family also became evident. An empirical investigation, in which twenty families with a chronically ill parent (or parents) were involved, was carried out. The empiric study confirms that family members need support and that chronic disease has a negative effect on the family system. It also verifies that these families do not make use of available support services. The possibility that one or more of the family members may be traumatised, should be a strong diagnostic consideration for the therapist. Based on the literature study and the results of the empirical investigation, a therapeutic programme was designed for a family. The programme empowers family members to deal with the disease more effectively and enables them to gain insight in dealing with its trauma.