Qualitative insights into the experiences of living with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract symptoms among community-dwelling ageing males

Autor: Cristina Ka Fu Ng, Simon K. W. Yeung, Lorna K.P. Suen, Cypher H. Au-Yeung, Hui Lin Cheng, Natalie Ming Yan Lau, Jillianne Chi Yen Lee, Kathy Kit Ying Ho, Iris Wai Sze Chan
Rok vydání: 2017
Předmět:
Male
Gerontology
Aging
Chronic condition
Physiology
030232 urology & nephrology
lcsh:Medicine
Severity of Illness Index
Elderly
0302 clinical medicine
Medical advice
Adaptation
Psychological
Medicine and Health Sciences
Ethnicities
030212 general & internal medicine
lcsh:Science
Geriatrics
education.field_of_study
Multidisciplinary
Qualitative Studies
Middle Aged
Health Education and Awareness
Research Design
Health education
Thematic analysis
Research Article
China
medicine.medical_specialty
Urology
Population
Urination
Research and Analysis Methods
03 medical and health sciences
Social support
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Lower urinary tract symptoms
medicine
Humans
education
Aged
business.industry
lcsh:R
Biology and Life Sciences
medicine.disease
Health Care
Age Groups
People and Places
Physical therapy
lcsh:Q
Population Groupings
Physiological Processes
business
Organism Development
Chinese People
Developmental Biology
Zdroj: PLoS ONE
PLoS ONE, Vol 12, Iss 10, p e0187085 (2017)
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187085
Popis: Background Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) comprise a highly prevalent chronic condition among the aging male population. Existing literature on the experiences of men with LUTS is scarce given that only a few studies explored medical care-seeking behaviors and coping strategies. The current understanding of the experiences of elderly males with LUTS is considerably limited. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the experiences of living with moderate-to-severe LUTS among community-dwelling Chinese ageing males and their coping strategies to facilitate the management of LUTS by healthcare providers. Methods and findings A qualitative exploratory design using thematic analysis was used. Semi-structured interviews with 24 Chinese ageing males with moderate-to-severe LUTS were conducted. According to the participants, LUTS adversely affect the physical aspects of their daily lives. Most of them were unwilling to seek social support and were even embarrassed to share this topic with their peers. A range of psychological responses could be observed from the participants that range from regarding the condition as a natural life course to loss of one’s self-esteem. Most of the interviewees lacked knowledge and held misconceptions toward LUTS, which prevented them from pursuing medical advice. Most of the participants also sought alternative treatments and developed self-help methods to cope with their symptoms. Conclusion LUTS affects the physical and social aspects of sufferers. The findings of this qualitative study can raise awareness about the life experiences, perceptions, misconceptions, and help-seeking behaviors of Chinese elderly with LUTS. Proper health education and advice can be provided for this population.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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