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Self-regulatory coping among community dwelling older adults with multiple chronic conditions.
- Source :
- Journal of Multimorbidity & Comorbidity; 10/19/2023, p1-13, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objectives: Many older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) frequently experience hospitalizations, functional limitations, and poor quality of life. Outcomes may be improved by promoting self-regulation, which may individuals respond to health threats and manage their health conditions. The aim of this study was to describe self-regulatory coping among older adults with MCC. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews and content analysis and guided by the Common-Sense Self-Regulation Model. Seventeen community-dwelling older adults with two or more chronic conditions participated in our study. Results: Three themes were developed from the analysis: (1) "I don't think about it unless something happens": coping in the absence of a health event, (2) "doing what I am supposed to do" : coping during a health event, and (3) "How do I know if what I did works?": appraisal of coping success. Discussion: Self-regulatory coping was influenced by individual beliefs and experiences (illness representations), context, self-efficacy and availability of support and resources to cope with MCC. These findings suggest implications for clinical practice and future self-regulation interventions for older adults with MCC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 26335565
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Multimorbidity & Comorbidity
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173122259
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26335565231207538