Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece
Research
Life constraints and self- management strategies of older people living with chronic illness. A qualitative study
Author(s): Michael Rovithis, Sofia Koukouli, Alexios Dimitropoulos, Argyroula Kalaitzaki, Nikolaos Riko, Georgios Vasilopoulos, Aikaterini Papachristou, George Tsolas, Alexandra Tamiolaki, Eleni Tsapnidou, Anastasia Dimitrantzou, Dimitrios Katsiris, Elli Katsiri and Areti Stavropoulou
Background: Living with a chronic disease involves a variety of daily life limitations that severely affect people in their daily life. Identifying and promoting self-management strategies may improve health outcomes and increase individuals’ autonomy. The aim of the present study was to explore the views and perceptions of older people who experience a chronic condition, concerning daily life constraints and self-management strategies.
Method: A qualitative research design based on inductive content analysis approach was applied. A purposive sampling technique was used for recruiting the study participants. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews which conducted in 21 individuals living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus type 2, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.
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