Geriatric Nursing
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 86-94, March 2010

Chronic Disease Self-Management: Views Among Older Adults of Chinese Descent

published online 06 January 2010.

To understand how Chinese culture influences chronic disease self-management, we conducted focus groups with older adults of Chinese descent. Specifically, we explored their perceptions and self-management practices regarding treatment adherence, lifestyle decisions, and patient-provider communication within the context of their culture.

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PII: S0197-4572(09)00493-5

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2009.11.001

Geriatric Nursing
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 86-94, March 2010

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