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Older people's perceptions about symptoms

R Morgan1, N Pendleton, J E Clague

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|July 1, 1997
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Older adults often perceive disease symptoms as normal aspects of aging, impacting their healthcare decisions. Increased health education for seniors is recommended to improve symptom reporting and medical consultation.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Limited understanding of older adults' attitudes towards aging, disease, and medical treatments.
  • Community studies indicate potential under-reporting of symptoms by older individuals.
  • Beliefs that disease is a natural part of aging may reduce perceived benefits of medical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore elderly individuals' perceptions of symptom significance.
  • To determine older adults' intended actions in response to specific symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Opportunistic sampling of 110 older adults (33 men, 77 women) with a median age of 78 years.
  • Data collection via a supervised questionnaire administered at social clubs.

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Main Results:

  • Many common disease symptoms were viewed as both normal for aging and indicative of disease.
  • Most participants would consult a doctor for significant symptoms like blackouts or paralysis.
  • Non-specific psychiatric symptoms were often deemed normal but not disease-related, with less likelihood of medical consultation.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers for older adults must acknowledge beliefs about health and disease influencing symptom reporting.
  • Targeted inquiries regarding psychiatric symptoms are crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Enhanced health education initiatives for individuals approaching retirement age are warranted.