Retno Lestari, Heni Dwi Windarwati, Sirli Mardianna Trishinta, Dadang Priyanggono
Patients with chronic illnesses who embark on long-haul travel face formidable challenges due to their compromised immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections and associated complications such as hospitalization, intensive care admission, and mortality. This chapter analyzes the diverse barriers-interpersonal, intrapersonal, economic, structural, and attitudinal-these individuals encounter when planning and undertaking journeys. It also recognizes the intricacies involved in travel planning and offers tailored considerations for individuals with acquired disabilities. Accounts from firsthand travellers shed light on the specific challenges encountered by those living with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. These insights are invaluable in shaping a comprehensive approach to travel health services, incorporating perspectives from healthcare professionals and practical strategies for individuals undertaking long-distance travel while managing chronic illnesses. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia; University of Tribhuwana Tunggadewi, Indonesia; Patut Patuh Patju General Hospital, Indonesia
