Chronic diseases and illnesses affect more than half of the population and are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States Chronic disease is defined as a medical or health problem that lasts at least 1 year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits ADLs, whereas chronic illness refers to the human experience of living with a…

More than one-fourth of individuals with chronic illness are diagnosed with comorbidity, or the presence of two or more chronic conditions simultaneously It is imperative that nurses provide patient-centered care that considers the specific preferences and needs of the patient diagnosed with a chronic disease

chronic illness — human experience of living with a chronic disease. chronic disease — medical or health problem that lasts one year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living. population and — the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. disability — limitation in function or performance of everyday activities.