Barriers to Health Self-Management Among Older People with Hypertension and Diabetes in Institutions in China: A Phenomenological Study
Rong Liu,
Akehsan Dahlan,
Nur Islami Mohd Fahmi Teng
et al.
Abstract:The objective of this qualitative study is to explore the barriers to self-management among older people with hypertension and diabetes in institutional settings from the perspectives of both patients and health professionals in China. A qualitative phenomenological study used semi-structured face-to-face interviews involving eight older persons and ten health professionals. Thematic analysis revealed two main themes: 1) individual-related factors and 2) limited social support. Tailored interventions consid… Show more
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