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Understanding Barriers to Health and Resilience of Older Adults With Chronic Conditions Living in Rural Communities.
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Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics . Sep2024, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p322-337. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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]
- Subjects :
- *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
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02703181
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178315305
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02703181.2024.2319231