Experiences of community-dwelling older adults living with multiple chronic conditions: a qualitative study.
Jenny PloegMarta CanesiKimberly D FraserCarrie McAineySharon KaasalainenMaureen Markle-ReidSinead DufourLisa Garland BairdTracey ChambersPublished in: BMJ open (2019)
The experience of living with MCC in the community was complex and multi-faceted. The need for a person-centred and family-centred approach to care in the community, which includes the coordination of health and social services that are tailored to the needs of older adults and their informal caregivers, was underscored. Such an approach would facilitate improved information-sharing and discussion of care management options between health professionals and their patients, enable older adults with MCC to actively engage in priority-setting and decision-making and may result in improved health and quality of life for older adults with MCC.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- mental health
- health information
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- physical activity
- decision making
- public health
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- peritoneal dialysis
- community dwelling
- middle aged
- primary care
- prognostic factors
- affordable care act
- social media
- pain management
- health promotion
- patient reported