Mental health as a prerequisite for functioning as optimally as possible in old age: A phenomenological approach

AIM: To describe the impact of mental health on the ability to function optimally among older adults experiencing mental health issues. DESIGN: This study had a descriptive qualitative design. METHODS: Six older females with a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score of ≥8 on either of the...

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Autores principales: Al Gilani, Samal, Tingö, Lina, Kihlgren, Annica, Schröder, Agneta
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8363343/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33423387
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nop2.698
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Sumario:AIM: To describe the impact of mental health on the ability to function optimally among older adults experiencing mental health issues. DESIGN: This study had a descriptive qualitative design. METHODS: Six older females with a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score of ≥8 on either of the subscales (depression or anxiety) participated in individual interviews. All data were analysed using a phenomenological approach influenced by Giorgi. RESULTS: The phenomenological analysis led to a structured synthesis comprising the following three themes: (a) life situations affecting mental health, (b) consequences of mental health in everyday life and (c) strategies for maintaining mental health.

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