Health despite frailty: Exploring influences on frail older adults' experiences of health

作者：Ebrahimi Zahra^*; Wilhelmson Katarina; Eklund Kajsa; Moore Crystal Dea; Jakobsson Annika

来源：Geriatric Nursing, 2013, 34(4): 289-294.

DOI：10.1016/j.gerinurse.2013.04.008

• Frail older adults
• Perceptions of health
• Feel assured
• Promoting health and well-being

The aim of this study was to explore and identify influences on frail older adults' experience of health. A sample of older adults, 11 men and 11 women aged 67-92, with diverse ratings of self-perceived health ranging from poor to excellent were selected through a purposeful strategic sampling of frail older adults taken from a broader sample from a quantitative study on health. In total, 22 individual qualitative interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis in which themes were developed from raw data through a systematic reading, categorization of selected text, theme development and interpretation. To feel assured and capable was the main theme, which consisted of five subthemes: managing the unpredictable body, reinforcing a positive outlook, remaining in familiar surroundings, managing everyday life, and having a sense of belonging and connection to the whole. The importance of supporting frail older adults in subjective resilience in their context is emphasized.

• 出版日期2013-8
• 单位河北医科大学