Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence
The growing prevalence of multimorbidity places a strain on primary healthcare globally. The current study’s aim was to identify, appraise, and synthesize published qualitative longitudinal research on individuals’ experiences concerning living with multimorbidity through time. The authors searched...
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| description | The growing prevalence of multimorbidity places a strain on primary healthcare globally. The current study’s aim was to identify, appraise, and synthesize published qualitative longitudinal research on individuals’ experiences concerning living with multimorbidity through time. The authors searched two electronic databases, MEDLINE and CINAHL, and performed an additional literature search in Google Scholar. A thematic synthesis approach was used to analyze the qualitative data across the studies. A total of 10 reports that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the synthesis. Five descriptive themes emerged from the analysis of the living experiences of individuals with multimorbidity: (1) perceiving multimorbidity, (2) managing chronic conditions, (3) emotional struggles in everyday life with multimorbidity, (4) interactions with the healthcare system and healthcare professionals, and (5) family support. This meta-synthesis provides insights into the diverse perceptions of multimorbidity and how individuals cope with their chronic conditions in their daily lives. The findings highlight the importance of establishing effective patient-centered care that acknowledges and supports the multifaceted needs of this population. It is also recommended to involve a psychological component in the care of individuals with multimorbidity, as part of a collaborative and interprofessional approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e44aba57757c4f0cb23fd0a2cc82b3d42024-02-23T15:18:16ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322024-02-0112444610.3390/healthcare12040446Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal EvidenceCheng Cheng0Martin Christensen1School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaSchool of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaThe growing prevalence of multimorbidity places a strain on primary healthcare globally. The current study’s aim was to identify, appraise, and synthesize published qualitative longitudinal research on individuals’ experiences concerning living with multimorbidity through time. The authors searched two electronic databases, MEDLINE and CINAHL, and performed an additional literature search in Google Scholar. A thematic synthesis approach was used to analyze the qualitative data across the studies. A total of 10 reports that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the synthesis. Five descriptive themes emerged from the analysis of the living experiences of individuals with multimorbidity: (1) perceiving multimorbidity, (2) managing chronic conditions, (3) emotional struggles in everyday life with multimorbidity, (4) interactions with the healthcare system and healthcare professionals, and (5) family support. This meta-synthesis provides insights into the diverse perceptions of multimorbidity and how individuals cope with their chronic conditions in their daily lives. The findings highlight the importance of establishing effective patient-centered care that acknowledges and supports the multifaceted needs of this population. It is also recommended to involve a psychological component in the care of individuals with multimorbidity, as part of a collaborative and interprofessional approach.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/4/446chronic diseaselongitudinal studiesreviewqualitative researchlong-term caremultimorbidity |
| spellingShingle | Cheng Cheng Martin Christensen Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence Healthcare chronic disease longitudinal studies review qualitative research long-term care multimorbidity |
| title | Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence |
| title_full | Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence |
| title_fullStr | Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence |
| title_full_unstemmed | Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence |
| title_short | Living with Multimorbidity through Time: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Longitudinal Evidence |
| title_sort | living with multimorbidity through time a meta synthesis of qualitative longitudinal evidence |
| topic | chronic disease longitudinal studies review qualitative research long-term care multimorbidity |
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