Environmental factors (chronic illness)
Chronic stressor
Chronic illness
Lifestyle factors (chronic illness)
Quality of Life (QoL)
Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)
Previous injury (chronic illness factor)
How chronic illness is classified due to its constant presence and the ongoing impact on the body and mind
An earlier physical harm that can resurface and cause chronic pain or issues later in life due to cumulative wear and tear
External influences such as occupational exposures or living conditions that can impact long-term health
Behavioural choices, including diet, exercise, and substance use, that directly influence the development of chronic conditions
An individual's overall health experience and ability to engage in activities, distinct from "standard of living"
A disease or illness characterised by its long-term duration and effect on the body and mind
A broad category of assessments that capture a patient's own experience and feelings about their health, under which Quality of Life falls