Glossary C

Chromosomes refer to the thin strands of DNA that contain genes.

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Chronemics refers to the study of the use of time in communication, to wit:
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Chronic means longterm; long period of time. Chronic is an important term in medicine that comes from the Greek "chronos" (time) and means lasting a long time. By the definition of the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, a chronic condition is one lasting three (3) months or more.

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Chronic accessibility refers to the degree to which schemas are easily activated for an individual across time and situations

Chronic care are services for individuals who need rehabilitation or who cannot perform activities of daily living because of Chronic pain, illnesses/diseases.

Chronic conditions are conditions having a gradual onset and long duration of time or long term

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Deutsch: Chronisches Krankheitsmanagement / Español: Manejo de Enfermedades Crónicas / Português: Gestão de Doenças Crónicas / Français: Gestion des Maladies Chroniques / Italiano: Gestione delle Malattie Croniche

Chronic Disease Management refers to a systematic approach to improving the health outcomes of individuals with long-term medical conditions through coordinated care, patient education, and evidence-based interventions. In psychology, this concept integrates behavioral, cognitive, and emotional strategies to address the psychological burden of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, or chronic pain. The interdisciplinary nature of this field emphasizes collaboration between healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers to optimize adherence, self-efficacy, and quality of life.

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Chronic diseases are diseases that develop or persist over a long period of time. They are conditions that last a longer period of time, at least 3 months and more and may be accompanied by residual functional impairment that necessitates long-term management.

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