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HERO ID
7133792
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Older people living with chronic illness
Author(s)
Chiaranai, C; Chularee, S; Srithongluang, S; ,
Year
2018
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Geriatric Nursing
ISSN:
0197-4572
Publisher
MOSBY-ELSEVIER
Location
NEW YORK
Page Numbers
513-520
Language
English
PMID
29598960
DOI
10.1016/j.gerinurse.2018.02.004
Web of Science Id
WOS:000451363000004
Abstract
This study aimed to gain a better understanding of what it is like for older people to live with chronic illness. A Phenomenological method was used. A purposive sampling strategy was used to recruit older people with chronic illness from one community in Nakhonratchasima province, Thailand. Semi-structured interview guides were used to explore the participants' experiences and perceptions. Data saturation was reached after 30 interviews were completed. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: 1) living a restricted life, 2) feeling overwhelmed, 3) understanding and accepting loss, and 4) being kind to oneself and learning to live with the disease. The findings may increase understanding about what older people with chronic illness experience. Health care providers can use this understanding to relate health care and guidance to their patients by incorporating cultural influences and religious/spiritual beliefs into the standardized care for this population.
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