Spouses' existential loneliness when caring for a frail partner late in life - a hermeneutical approach

Purpose: Spouses are in a vulnerable situation when caring for a frail partner late in life. Exploring their existential loneliness can be a way to understand more about their existential needs. Method: A hermeneutic approach was used. Multistage focus group interviews were conducted with two groups...

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Main Authors: Helena Larsson, Margareta Rämgård, Christine Kumlien, Kerstin Blomqvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2020.1734166