Glossary C
Glossary C
Chromosome refers to strand of DNA bearing the genes ; a threadlike structure in the nucleus of a cell that carries genetic information. It is one of the rodlike bodies in a cell nucleus that contains genetic material and that divides when the cell divides Moreover, Chromosome is a threadlike structure made up of genes. In humans, there are 46 chromosomes in the nucleus of each body cell.
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.
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.