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A Lifecourse Model of Multimorbidity Resilience: Theoretical and Research Developments
Andrew V Wister1, Katherine L Coatta2, Nadine Schuurman3
1Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada wister@sfu.ca.
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|April 15, 2016
Summary
This study introduces a Lifecourse Model of Multimorbidity Resilience, explaining how individuals overcome health challenges. Further research is needed to enhance resilience-based practices for better quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Multimorbidity presents significant challenges to individual well-being and quality of life.
- Resilience is a critical factor in how individuals navigate chronic illness and adversities.
- Existing research lacks a comprehensive, lifecourse perspective on resilience in the context of multimorbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and advance a Lifecourse Model of Multimorbidity Resilience.
- To synthesize existing resilience literature with chronic illness and aging research.
- To provide a framework for understanding and fostering resilience in individuals with multiple chronic conditions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of 112 publications from 1995-2015.
- Systematic synthesis of resilience literature applied to chronic illness by two independent researchers.
- Theoretical development and application of a lifecourse approach to resilience.
Main Results:
- Identified five stages of theoretical development in resilience research.
- Synthesized resilience concepts with aging and chronic illness literature.
- Developed and applied a novel Lifecourse Model of Multimorbidity Resilience.
Conclusions:
- Resilience is fundamental for functioning and quality of life in individuals with multimorbidity.
- Significant gaps exist in basic and applied research on resilience for multimorbidity.
- Further research is essential to advance knowledge and practice in resilience-based approaches for chronic illness management.
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