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The past decade has seen a marked increase in recognition of both the degree to which chronic medical conditions affect the psychological functioning of children and adolescents, and the complexity of these interactions. The inclusion of the present chapter in the second edition of this book reflects the growing awareness of the impact of illness and psychopathology on psychological development. In the sections that follow, we review the definitions, methodological issues, and conceptual approaches to considering chronic pediatric problems, from which follow prevalence data that indicate the scope of the problem. We review available evidence on the association of psychopathology, psychological symptoms, and adjustment problems with chronic medical conditions. Theoretical, clinical, and empirical data form the basis for a discussion of the impact of chronic conditions on specific developmental stages. Finally, we discuss conceptual models that usefully integrate potentially confounding issues in the field and point the way for future research efforts.
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Fritz, G.K., McQuaid, E.L. (2000). Chronic Medical Conditions. In: Sameroff, A.J., Lewis, M., Miller, S.M. (eds) Handbook of Developmental Psychopathology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4163-9_15
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