Abstract
This study was conducted to clarify and conceptualize the phenomenon of coping with arthritic pain by older adults. The Hybrid Model of concept development was applied to develop a conceptual structure of coping with arthritic pain by older adults. A refined definition of coping with arthritic pain by older adults emerged that identified the attributes and structure of the concept. This study reveals the characteristics of the ways that older adults cope with arthritic pain, such as how they experience themselves, how pain affects their daily life, and how they perceive the meaning of coping with arthritic pain. These characteristics indicate the complexity of the concept regarding the coping of older adults with arthritic pain. This area needs to be clarified when nursing staff assess coping with pain and plan pain management for older adults.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-19 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Nursing and Health Sciences |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Mar |
Keywords
- Arthritic pain
- Coping
- Older adults
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing