A Qualitative Study Exploring Perceptions of Patients With Gout

Li Ling Seow, Nana Jiao, Wenru Wang, Eleanor Holroyd, Gim Gee Teng and Hong-Gu He

Clinical Nursing Research, 2020, vol. 29, issue 1, 56-65

Abstract: Gout is a chronic disease that is on a rising trend and greatly affects one’s physical and psychosocial well-being. The aim of this study was to explore patients’ perceptions of living with gout. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted and 15 adults with gout were interviewed face-to-face between December 2014 and January 2015. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcribed data. The experiences of patients with gout were found to revolve around four themes: emotional experiences with gout, disruptions in daily lives, interactions with doctor, and coping with gout using internal and external resources. The in-depth understanding of the patients’ experiences indicates a need to provide holistic patient education and to involve family members to create nurse-led support groups and to raise public awareness regarding gout.

Keywords: descriptive qualitative; experiences; gout; interview; Singapore (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1177/1054773818769219

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