1. Understanding Barriers to Health and Resilience of Older Adults With Chronic Conditions Living in Rural Communities.
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Naber, Allison, Lucas Molitor, Whitney, Bacon, Kelcee, DeJong, Maggie, and Jensen, Alysa
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CHRONIC diseases & psychology ,HEALTH services accessibility ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,INDEPENDENT living ,HEALTH status indicators ,INTERVIEWING ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RURAL health services ,THEMATIC analysis ,RESEARCH protocols ,RESEARCH methodology ,DATA analysis software ,WELL-being ,INDUSTRIAL hygiene ,OLD age - Abstract
This study aims to understand the impact of chronic conditions on perceived health and well-being among rural, community-dwelling older adults and to identify the barriers and supports impacting the perceived health and well-being among this population. A convergent mixed-methods design was conducted using the Pizzi Health and Wellness Assessment (PHWA) and semi-structured interviews. Participants' feelings about their health on the PHWA highlighted positive familial (M = 9.67, SD = 1), social (M = 8.67, SD = 1.12), occupational (M = 8.67, SD = 1.94), and spiritual (M = 8.56, SD = 2.13) health. Qualitative analysis revealed overarching themes: the impact of rural living and factors affecting health and well-being. Community-dwelling older adults with chronic conditions perceived their health and well-being as impacted by benefits and barriers of rural living. Positive perceptions of health and well-being were connected to family and social support, spirituality, and meaningful occupations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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