A Study on the Experience of Living with Multiple Long-term Diseases that Lack Subjective Symptoms

DOI Web Site

Bibliographic Information

Other Title
  • 自覚症状のない複数の疾患と長期間付き合う経験からの一考察
  • ジカク ショウジョウ ノ ナイ フクスウ ノ シッカン ト チョウキカン ツキアウ ケイケン カラ ノ イチ コウサツ

Search this article

Abstract

<p>This paper describes and analyses how patients cope with multiple long-term chronic diseases that lack subjective symptoms, examining intentionality from a phenomenological perspective, based on narratives given via unstructured interviews. Key experiences for patients involved “having been a long-term outpatient,” “being in a loose regimen” and “being motivated to visit the hospital for reassurance.” Patients received regular checkups to confirm their conditions were “in acceptable range” without pressure from doctors. A collaborative care style of joint management by patients and healthcare professionals has helped patients cope with long-term diseases.</p>

Journal

Keywords

Details 詳細情報について

Report a problem

Back to top