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Mental health as a prerequisite for functioning as optimally as possible in old age: A phenomenological approach
Samal Al Gilani1,2, Lina Tingö1,3, Annica Kihlgren1,2
1Nutrition and Physical Activity Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
Aim:
To describe the impact of mental health on the ability to function optimally among older adults experiencing mental health issues.
Design:
This study had a descriptive qualitative design.
Methods:
Six older females with a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score of ≥8 on either of the subscales (depression or anxiety) participated in individual interviews. All data were analysed using a phenomenological approach influenced by Giorgi.
Results:
The phenomenological analysis led to a structured synthesis comprising the following three themes: (a) life situations affecting mental health, (b) consequences of mental health in everyday life and (c) strategies for maintaining mental health.
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