Engelsk titel: Living with Parkinson’s disease: A Jordanian perspective
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Författare:
Nazzal, Mohammad S
;
Khalil, Hanan
Email: msnazzal@just.edu.jo
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 42
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 17020225
Sammanfattning
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) has a major impact on mobility, as well as cognition
which can consequently impair aspects of individual’s lives. Many studies have examined the living
experiences of individuals with PD and its impact on their daily lives. None of these studies
have explored the life experiences of Jordanian individuals living with PD. Therefore, the purpose
of this qualitative study was to describe the daily living experiences and impact on lives of
Jordanian individuals with PD.
Methods: A qualitative phenomenological design was used. Interviews were recorded and transcribed.
Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.
Results: Experiences of 8 Jordanian individuals with PD who participated in this study can be
categorized in the following major themes: (1) challenging perspectives and (2) adaptations.
Challenging perspectives included stigma, emotional drainer, and experience of decreased independence
and difficulty in occupational performance. Adaptations included embracing early
acceptance and intervention, spiritual experience, and family support.
Conclusions: Study provided a wealth of knowledge related to the effect of PD and its intersection
with the Arabic Jordanian culture. Such knowledge should aid healthcare professionals
involved with providing services to Jordanian individuals with PD to provide better holistic
services.