ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2018
Personal strengths reported by people with chronic illness: A qualitative study.
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- Defining an enabling environment for those with chronic disease: an integrative review.BMC nursing · 2021Article
- Evaluating a Strengths-Based mHealth Tool (MyStrengths): Explorative Feasibility Trial.JMIR formative research · 2021Article
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-management of chronic illness can be highly demanding and people need to mobilize their personal strengths to live well with their condition. More knowledge is needed about how people with chronic illness perceive and use their personal strengths as a basis for better integrating empowering person-centred approaches into health care.
objectiveTo explore what people with chronic illness describe as their strengths relevant to their health and well-being. SETTING AND
participantsThirty-nine participants (11 men) from 4 outpatient self-management programmes were recruited to individual or group interviews. Participants included patients with chronic respiratory disease (n = 7), chronic pain (n = 18) and morbid obesity (n = 14). Interviews were analysed using content analysis.
resultsA number of personal strengths were reported and categorized into 3 domains: (i) Internal strengths, (ii) External strengths and (iii) Self-management strategies. Internal strengths included being persistent, having a positive outlook, being kind and caring, experiencing positive emotions, being kind towards oneself, reconciling oneself with the situation, having courage and having knowledge and insight. External strengths included support from family, friends, peers and health-care providers. Self-management strategies included being active, planning and prioritizing, reducing stress, goal setting and seeking knowledge and help. DISCUSSION AND
conclusionThe study provides insights into personal strengths as reported by people with chronic illness. The results complement prior findings on strengths in people with health challenges and can aid in incorporating person-centred approaches into health care.
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