Mental health as a prerequisite for functioning as optimally as possible in old age: A phenomenological approach
Abstract 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...
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2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Abstract 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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| Item Description: | 2054-1058 10.1002/nop2.698 |