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Dealing with Chronic Illness: Experiences of Iranian Families of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis—A Qualitative Study
Joint Authors
Fooladi, Marjaneh M.
Ebrahimi, Hossein
Hasankhani, Hadi
Namdar, Hossein
Khodadadi, Esmail
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Today family members are providing care and support to each other during illness.
In particular, in chronic illness, such as multiple sclerosis, the families are more involved in caring for and supporting their patients, so they use several strategies to cope with this situation.
The purpose of this study was to explore the coping strategies in family caregivers of persons with multiple sclerosis in Iran.
Methods.
This is a qualitative study that was conducted through 18 family caregivers of persons with multiple sclerosis.
A purposeful sampling method was used.
Data were collected through semistructured and in-depth interviews conducted in Multiple Sclerosis Society and hospitals of Tabriz in Iran.
The collected data was analyzed according to qualitative content analysis.
Results.
Five main categories were elicited from interviews: “using spirituality,” “living with hope,” “experiencing persistence and stability,” “seeking support,” and “seeking alternative treatments.” Conclusion.
The study findings can help to inform the support given to families to help them cope with the effects of caring for someone with multiple sclerosis.
Health system managers and professionals by using these results are able to support patients and their families appropriately in order to improve their quality of life and alleviate the complications of disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ebrahimi, Hossein& Hasankhani, Hadi& Namdar, Hossein& Khodadadi, Esmail& Fooladi, Marjaneh M.. 2017. Dealing with Chronic Illness: Experiences of Iranian Families of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis—A Qualitative Study. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1192851
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ebrahimi, Hossein…[et al.]. Dealing with Chronic Illness: Experiences of Iranian Families of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis—A Qualitative Study. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1192851
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ebrahimi, Hossein& Hasankhani, Hadi& Namdar, Hossein& Khodadadi, Esmail& Fooladi, Marjaneh M.. Dealing with Chronic Illness: Experiences of Iranian Families of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis—A Qualitative Study. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1192851
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1192851