Older persons' lived experiences of depression and self-management

Holm, Ann LiseVestfold University College, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tønsberg, Norway (author)

Mental ill-health, such as depression in the elderly, is a complex issue that is influenced by the life-world perspective of older persons. Their self-management ability should be strengthened based on an understanding of their situation, perspectives, and vulnerability. The aim of this study was to explore and increase understanding of old persons' lived experiences of depression and self-management using an interpretative explorative design. Understanding was developed by means of hermeneutic interpretation. One theme, Relationships and Togetherness, and four subthemes, A Sense of Carrying a Shoulder Bag, Walking on Eggshells, Holding the Reins, and Estrangement-a Loss of Togetherness, emerged. A collaborative approach can be important for empowering older persons through self-development and management. Although the findings of the present study cannot be considered conclusive or definitive, they nevertheless contribute new knowledge of older persons' lived experiences of depression in everyday life. © 2013 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.

Lyberg, AnneVestfold University College, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tønsberg, Norway (author)
Lassenius, ErnaVestfold University College, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tønsberg, Norway (author)
Severinsson, ElisabethVestfold University College, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tønsberg, Norway (author)
Berggren, Ingela,1948-Högskolan Väst,Avd för sjuksköterskeutbildning(Swepub:hv)oibe (author)
Vestfold University College, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tønsberg, NorwayAvd för sjuksköterskeutbildning (creator_code:org_t)

In:Issues in Mental Health Nursing: Informa UK Limited34:10, s. 757-7640161-28401096-4673

By the author/editor: Holm, Ann Lise; Lyberg, Anne; Lassenius, Erna; Severinsson, Eli ...; Berggren, Ingela ...

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Nursing

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