ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2017
A qualitative study examining health literacy and chronic illness self-management in Hispanic and non-Hispanic older adults.
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- Exploring a rural Latino community's perception of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ethnicity & health · 2021Article
- Understanding the Multilevel Disability Self-Management Strategies of Puerto Rican Older Men.Physical & occupational therapy in geriatrics · 2021Article
- Patient characteristics associated with adherence to pulmonary nodule guidelines.Respiratory medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeChronic illness and low levels of health literacy affect health outcomes for many individuals, particularly older adults and racial/ethnic minorities. This study sought to understand the knowledge, strengths, and areas of need regarding self-management of chronic illness in order to lay the groundwork for content development of an intervention to increase health literacy and maximize patient engagement in chronic disease self-care. PATIENTS AND
methodsIn-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted in Spanish and English with 25 older adults with various chronic illnesses. Topics included knowledge and understanding of chronic conditions, medications, and disease self-management skills. Qualitative data were coded by searching text and conducting cross-case analysis. An inductive analysis was then employed to allow for the patterns and themes to emerge.
resultsEmerged themes included 1) social support, 2) coping strategies, 3) spirituality, 4) chronic disease health literacy, 5) anger, and 6) depression. While participants had a general overall knowledge of chronic illness, they had deficits in knowledge regarding their own illnesses and medications.
conclusionChronic illness self-management is a complex and dynamic behavioral process. This study identified themes that leverage patient motivation to engage in self-care in a personalized manner. This information will guide the development of an intervention to promote health literacy and optimal disease self-management.
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