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The Experiences Of Individuals With Chronic Health Conditions Participating In Mental Health Treatment A Phenomenological Study, Marshall Tutt
The Experiences Of Individuals With Chronic Health Conditions Participating In Mental Health Treatment A Phenomenological Study, Marshall Tutt
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The population of individuals experiencing a chronic illness are a marginalized group. This vulnerable status necessitates informed practice by the counseling establishment. This study examines the experiences of the chronically ill population during their participation in mental health treatment to better understand their experiences and inform future practice and research. This study employed phenomenological methodology as described by Creswell (2007) and Moustakas (1994), to examine the lived experiences of four participants drawn from a Fargo area mutual aid group for individuals with ostomies. Seven themes were identified from the resulting data. Four themes related to the experience of chronic illness …