The Influence of a Successful Wellness-Illness Transition on the Experience of Depression in Older Adults.
Issues Ment Health Nurs
; 41(1): 31-37, 2020 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-31855494
ABSTRACT
This paper identifies the components of a successful wellness-illness transition on the experience and management of depression. Data collection and analysis were informed by Corbin and Strauss' approach to grounded theory. Exemplars and case studies are used to illustrate the findings. Three themes reflected participants' experiences of a wellness-illness transition relating to depression in older adults Accepting a change in wellness-illness status, Adapting to the changeable nature of depression, and Creating new meaning. A change in wellness-illness status is interpreted through personal beliefs about depression, and the knowledge, skills and resources required to optimise well-being. Successful transitions were associated with improved experience and management of depression. The findings have implications for how older adults recognise and respond to symptoms of depression. Judicious advice and support from health professionals can facilitate wellness-illness transitions, thereby enhancing health and well-being outcomes for older adults with depression.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Adaptación Psicológica
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Depresión
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Issues Ment Health Nurs
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia