Reference no: EM133555993 , Length: 10 Pages

Use this literature to compose about 7 to 10 page paper (not including cover page, abstract, and reference page) addressing the following:

1. Define and describe the selected chronic illness Multiple sclerosis.

• State how the condition is diagnosed, symptoms, and the prevalence.
• List and describe the precipitating factors of the illness (personal, genetic, environmental, etc.).
• Explain which groups are more vulnerable to developing your chosen condition (e.g. older adults are more vulnerable to developing Alzheimer's disease).
• Explain some of the biological, psychological, and emotional aspects of the illness.

2. Briefly describe commonly used treatments.

3. Select a theoretical framework appropriate to the experiences of people living with the illness. You may use any of the theories covered in your course readings or incorporate one from your literature.

• Describe the theory.
• Explain how your chosen theory might be applicable to 1) your chosen chronic illness and 2) an intervention in which the patient is a partner in his or her care.

4. Describe this theory's applicability for diverse populations, e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, cognitive functioning.

5. In this paper, gather a minimum of 4 credible sources on the chosen chronic illness Multiple sclerosis. This must include at least 3 peer-reviewed articles from the Excelsior University Library.