Applying a Salutogenic Model to Explore Resources Utilization in Older Adults with Prediabetes: A Qualitative Study
2024
Exploring Resources for Older Adults with Prediabetes
Sample size: 12
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Author Information
Author(s): Liu Yaqian, Leung Angela, Montayre Jed
Primary Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hypothesis
How do older adults with pre-diabetes utilize available resources to cope with their condition?
Conclusion
Older adults with pre-diabetes use personal resilience, community support, and healthcare guidance to manage their condition effectively.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults with pre-diabetes leverage personal resilience as a coping resource.
- Community support plays a significant role in managing pre-diabetes.
- Healthcare guidance is crucial for lifestyle adjustments in older adults with pre-diabetes.
- Tailored health education enhances understanding of pre-diabetes among participants.
- Accessible healthcare services facilitate manageability of pre-diabetes.
- Participants view proactive health behaviors as investments in their future.
Takeaway
Older people with pre-diabetes can get help from their own strength, friends, and doctors to deal with their health problems.
Methodology
Descriptive phenomenological qualitative study using six-step inductive thematic analysis and semi-structured interviews.
Participant Demographics
Adults above 65 years diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
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