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

• Main Authors: Samal Al Gilani (Author), Lina Tingö (Author), Annica Kihlgren (Author), Agneta Schröder (Author)
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• Udgivet: Wiley, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...