Trigos-Carrillo Lina, Angarita-Rodriguez Diana Cristina, Uribe-Ruiz Maria Claudia, Canchon-Bello Natalia, Alfonso-Mora Margareth
Universidad del Norte, Colombia.
Universidad de La Sabana, Campus Puente del Común, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Aten Primaria. 2025 May 30;57(12):103267. doi: 10.1016/j.aprim.2025.103267.
This study describes the health education experiences of older adults with chronic disease (CD).
A qualitative study employing a phenomenological approach.
Municipalities of Central Region of Cundinamarca Colombia.
The study was conducted through face-to-face semi-structured interviews. A total of 40 older adults participated in the study.
Data were collected through interviews, which were then coded and analyzed using ATLAS.ti software.
The analysis revealed three main themes: Older adults became aware of their CD through initial signs and symptoms and reflections on previous lifestyle habits. After diagnosis, they managed CD through new activities and routines including pharmacologic treatment, health check-ups, and regular clinical tests. Treatment adherence was influenced by personal experiences and the adoption of new lifestyle habits.
The changes experienced by older adults implied a learning process influenced by their individual history, experiences, and external factors like family support. The findings provide valuable insights for designing health education strategies aimed at improving the empowerment of older adults in their healthcare process.
本研究描述了患有慢性病（CD）的老年人的健康教育经历。
采用现象学方法的定性研究。
哥伦比亚昆迪纳马卡中部地区的市镇。
本研究通过面对面的半结构化访谈进行。共有40名老年人参与了该研究。
通过访谈收集数据，然后使用ATLAS.ti软件进行编码和分析。
分析揭示了三个主要主题：老年人通过初始体征和症状以及对以前生活方式习惯的反思意识到自己患有慢性病。诊断后，他们通过新的活动和日常安排来管理慢性病，包括药物治疗、健康检查和定期临床检查。治疗依从性受个人经历和新的生活方式习惯的采用影响。
老年人所经历的变化意味着一个受其个人历史、经历以及家庭支持等外部因素影响的学习过程。这些发现为设计旨在增强老年人在医疗保健过程中的自主权的健康教育策略提供了有价值的见解。
