Struggling for existence—Life situation experiences of older persons with mental disorders
Older persons with mental disorders represent a vulnerable group of people with extensive and complex needs. The older population is rapidly increasing worldwide and, as a result of deinstitutionalization in mental health care, older persons are remaining at home to a greater extent. Although they c...
Main Authors: | Gunilla Martinsson, Ingegerd Fagerberg, Christina Lindholm, Lena Wiklund-Gustin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2012-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/18422/22669 |
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