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Write a one-page abstract on a selected theorist and theory including list of main concept(s), background of theorist, why it was written, and why you chose it as the basis for your synthesis paper. Comply with APA format and include references.

Book- Theoretical Basis for Nursing 6th edition

Theorist- Corbin and Strauss

Theory- Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework

Theory purpose- Describes a view of chronic illness with eight phases, from pre trajectory to dying, with each possessing the possibilities of reversals, plateaus, and upward or downward movement; allows for conceptualization of the course of illness to comprehensively direct care and conduct research.

Major Concepts- Trajectory, trajectory phases (pre trajectory, trajectory onset, crisis, acute, stable, unstable, downward, and dying), trajectory projection, trajectory scheme (shape illness course, control symptoms, and handle disability).

Chosen because of a Critical Care population with patients with cirrhosis