Struggling for existence—Life situation experiences of older persons with mental disorders
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Struggling for existence—Life situation experiences of older persons with mental disorders
Older persons with mental disorders represent a vulnerable group of people with extensive and complex needs. The older population is rapidly increasing worldwide and, as a result of deinstitutionalization in mental health care, older persons are remaining at home to a greater extent. Although they constitute a large proportion of the population, older persons with mental disorders have been neg...
متن کاملBeing altruistically egoistic—Nursing aides’ experiences of caring for older persons with mental disorders
Older persons with mental disorders, excluding dementia disorders, constitute a vulnerable group of people. With the future international increase in the older population, mental disorders will increase as well, thus entailing new challenges for their caregivers. These older persons often remain in their own homes, and in Sweden they are cared for by nursing aides. With little previous research...
متن کاملThe Situation of Older Persons in Myanmar
Any parts of this publication may be reproduced for non-profit purposes unless indicated otherwise. Please clearly credit HelpAge International and send us a copy of the reprinted article or a web link. HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. The situation of ol...
متن کاملTypology of persons with severe mental disorders
BACKGROUND Persons with severe mental disorders (PSMD) form a highly heterogeneous group. Identifying subgroups sharing similar PSMD profiles may help to develop treatment plans and appropriate services for their needs. This study seeks to establish a PSMD typology by looking at individual characteristics and the amount and adequacy of help received. METHODS The study recruited a sample of 35...
متن کاملOccupational adaptation: the experiences of older persons with physical disabilities.
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of occupational adaptation among a small number of older Dutch persons with physical disabilities. Occupational adaptation was tentatively defined as overcoming disabling influences on occupational functioning. Eight occupational therapy clients, who were living in the community, were interviewed using an open in-depth in...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1748-2631
DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v7i0.18422