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How do people with COPD or diabetes type 2 experience autonomy? An exploratory study.

Godelief M J Mars1, Ireen M Proot, Peter P M Janssen

  • 1The Maastricht Care and Public Health Research Institute, Netherlands School of Primary Care Research, Department of Health Care Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. g.mars@zw.unimaas.nl

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Summary

Chronic illness impacts personal autonomy by limiting life choices and prompting value reappraisal. Understanding these challenges helps in developing better self-management strategies for individuals with long-term health conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Psychology
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Personal autonomy is crucial for well-being, especially for older adults managing chronic conditions.
  • Chronic physical illnesses like COPD and diabetes significantly affect an individual's ability to maintain autonomy.
  • Existing conceptualizations of autonomy may not fully capture the lived experiences of individuals with chronic illness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an empirically grounded conceptualization of personal autonomy within the context of chronic physical illness.
  • To investigate how specific chronic illnesses, namely Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and diabetes mellitus type 2 (diabetes), impact personal autonomy.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
  • 13 in-depth interviews were conducted with older adults diagnosed with COPD or type 2 diabetes.
  • Qualitative data analysis focused on understanding participants' experiences of autonomy and chronic illness.

Main Results:

  • Autonomy involves arranging one's life within the frame of current circumstances.
  • Chronic illness disrupts autonomy by restricting opportunities and necessitating a reappraisal of life values.
  • Participants exhibited varied responses to these disruptions, not always leading to restored autonomy; COPD more frequently led to limited opportunities, while diabetes prompted more value reappraisal.

Conclusions:

  • Personal autonomy in chronic illness is defined as the alignment between actual and desired life arrangements, considering circumstances.
  • Health professionals can support clients in overcoming autonomy-related challenges.
  • Self-management interventions can enhance coping skills for navigating the impact of chronic illness on autonomy.