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Health trajectory research is the longitudinal investigation of the health and illness of individual persons, families, groups or populations over time. It includes observational studies of natural history in context, experimental studies with trajectories as outcomes, and studies of clinical course, including the impact of self-care and ...
Health trajectory research is the longitudinal investigation of the health and illness of individual persons, families, groups or populations over time. It includes observational studies of natural history in context, experimental studies with trajectories as outcomes, and studies of clinical course, including the impact of self-care and ...
1 mar 2024 · An understanding of the dynamic multidimensional trajectories of patients with progressive illnesses helps clinicians consider individual holistic needs and have meaningful conversations with patients and families about advance care planning.
The illness trajectory refers to the course of the disease process and treatment over time, including the different phases and directions it can take, such as remission or end-of-life care. From: European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2012
The illness trajectory contains the physiological unfolding of a patient's disease (the disease course), the actions and interactions to shape or control that course (the care trajectory) and the (emotional) impact of the illness on the persons involved (the sickness trajectory).
Background: Understanding change in health and illness over time is central to creating and evaluating interventions for individuals, families, and populations. The term health trajectory is a succinct and useful way to describe change in health status over time.
28 kwi 2005 · Three typical illness trajectories have been described for patients with progressive chronic illness: cancer, organ failure, and the frail elderly or dementia trajectory. Physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and their carers are likely to vary according to the trajectory they are following.
