Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing (한국보건간호학회지)

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Experience as a Vulnerable Elderly Individual with Diabetes

당뇨병을 가지고 살아가는 취약계층 노인의 경험

  • 성기월 (대구가톨릭대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 박미경 (영남이공대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 남지란 (구미대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 박지현 (가톨릭상지대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 강혜승 (구미대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2016.11.15
  • Accepted : 2017.04.21
  • Published : 2017.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This phenomenological study was conducted to describe and understand the experience of vulnerable elderly individuals with diabetes by identifying the meanings and structures of the experience. Methods: The data were collected through in-depth interviews of six vulnerable elderly individuals with diabetes aged over 65 years. The interview data were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and checked for accuracy. The Colaizzi's method of phenomenology was used to analyze the data. Results: Four theme clusters were extracted as follows: 'Life adversity', 'Adaptability to the life', 'Replacement of absence of family with social support', 'Difficulty of self-care'. Conclusion: The results provide an in-depth understanding of life experiences of vulnerable elderly individuals with diabetes. The findings will be useful to nurses caring for this population.

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