"Du fungerer mer som et menneske." Norske revmatikeres erfaringer med helse og dagligliv i
Spania
Engelsk titel: "I just feel more like a normal human being." The health and daily life experience by Norwegian
rheumatics.
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Författare:
Gregersen, Anne-Grethe
;
Helgesen, Ann Karin
Email: anne.g.gregersen@hiof.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 48
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 16023090
Sammanfattning
The objective of this study is to illuminate the experience of Norwegian rheumatics illness
during long-term residency in Spain. The method chosen is qualitative with a phenomenological
approach. Twelve rheumatics comprise the sample group, eight women and four men, ages from 45
to 70. Data collection was performed by qualitative research interview. The data is analyzed using
condensation, followed by a thematic approach, inspired by Giorgis phenomenological method. The
essence of the Norwegian rheumatics experience is that they recovered control over everyday life.
They experienced pain relief, reduced medication and increased personal activity. The study
indicates that long-term stay in Spain can promote health for people suffering weather-sensitive
rheumatism.