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Holding on self-caring with osteoarthritis.

Carol L Baird1

  • 1Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Older women with osteoarthritis (OA) demonstrate self-care strengths by adapting to physical changes. Understanding these strengths helps health professionals support independent living for aging women with OA.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rheumatology
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Aging women frequently experience physical functional decline due to osteoarthritis (OA).
  • Understanding self-care strategies is crucial for promoting independent living in older adults.
  • Osteoarthritis significantly impacts the daily lives and health management of elderly women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the self-care experiences of community-dwelling women with osteoarthritis.
  • To identify the strengths and strategies employed by older women in managing their health with OA.
  • To inform healthcare professionals on supporting independent living for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Interpretative descriptive qualitative study design.
  • Phenomenological and naturalistic inquiry framework.
  • Semi-structured interviews analyzed using deconstruction-reconstruction and constant comparison.

Main Results:

  • Five self-care themes emerged: Holding On to Present Self, Ableness, Interest in the World, Seeking Knowledge, and Purposeful Action.
  • Identified strengths include positive appraisal of OA and capabilities, skill maintenance, and sustained engagement with the world.
  • Participants actively managed their condition through various coping and adaptation strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Older women with OA possess significant self-caring strengths that enable them to maintain independence.
  • Healthcare providers should assess and leverage these strengths to assist women in modifying activities and accessing resources.
  • Interventions should focus on empowering older women with OA to continue living independently by supporting their self-care capabilities.

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