Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Catharina Gillsjö

Publications

• Research Article
  Learning to Endure Long-Term Musculoskeletal Pain in Daily Life at Home: A Qualitative Interview Study of the Older Adult ’ s Experience
  Author(s): Catharina Gillsjö, Donna Schwartz-Barcott and Ingrid BerghCatharina Gillsjö, Donna Schwartz-Barcott and Ingrid Bergh
  
  Background: Worldwide, there is an increasing number of older adults, the majority of whom remain living at home. Not infrequently they live with long-term pain, especially musculoskeletal pain, which is associated with increased disability (physical, psychological, social) and a negative impact on quality of life. A deeper understanding of how older adults experience living with this type of pain is needed in order to improve well-being and quality of life. The study focused on the actual experience by living with this global, prevailing and disabling type of pain. The aim was to describe commonalities in how older adults endure long-term musculoskeletal pain in their daily life at home. Methods: This inductive, descriptive study included qualitative semi-structured face-to-face interviews with 19 participants (66 to 88 years) in their homes. Qualitative content analysis by Graneheim.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000136

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