Chronic disease self-management: views among older adults of Chinese descent

Geriatr Nurs. 2010 Mar-Apr;31(2):86-94. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2009.11.001. Epub 2010 Jan 6.

Abstract

To understand how Chinese culture influences chronic disease self-management, we conducted focus groups with older adults of Chinese descent. Specifically, we explored their perceptions and self-management practices regarding treatment adherence, lifestyle decisions, and patient-provider communication within the context of their culture.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Asian / education
  • Asian / ethnology*
  • Attitude to Health / ethnology*
  • Chronic Disease* / ethnology
  • Chronic Disease* / prevention & control
  • Communication Barriers
  • Decision Making
  • Disease Management*
  • Exercise / psychology
  • Feeding Behavior / ethnology
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Life Style / ethnology
  • Male
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Pennsylvania
  • Qualitative Research
  • Self Care* / methods
  • Self Care* / psychology
  • Self Efficacy