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KMID : 0895920150170020098
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2015 Volume.17 No. 2 p.98 ~ p.107
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Self-rated Health of Frail Elders
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Kim Ji-Hyun
Yang Hwa-Mi
Kang Pu-Rum
Choi Jung-Eun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of frail elders regarding self-rated health.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive method was used. Data were collected using individual in-depth interviews and filed notes from seven frail elders in South Korea. A phenomenological approach was used to analyze the data.
Results: The study clarified one core theme, four compositional elements, and ten transformation of meaning units of frail elders regarding self-rated health. The core theme ‘Self-acceptance through the downward comparison’ encompassed the compositional elements of (a) Unpredictable body, (b) Acceptance of the situation, (c) Creating my own health baseline and (d) Building supportive relationships.
Conclusion: The results of this study provide valuable nursing knowledge for understanding the experiences of frail elders regarding self-rated health that will contribute to developing nursing intervention on their behalf.
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KEYWORD
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Frail elderly, Health status, Nursing, Qualitative research
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