The Meaning of the Lived Experience of Lifestyle Changes for People with Severe Mental Illness
- 14 June 2017
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Issues in Mental Health Nursing
- Vol. 38 (9), 717-725
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2017.1330909
Abstract
The aim of this study was to elucidate the meaning of the lived experience of lifestyle changes as perceived by people with severe mental illness (SMI). People with SMI who have experience in managing lifestyle changes were interviewed (n = 10). The interviews were analyzed with a phenomenological hermeneutic approach. The findings reveal three themes: (1) struggling with inner and outer limitations, (2) on one's own but together with others and (3) longing for living a life in harmony. The meaning of lifestyle changes can be understood as a person's internal and external endeavors to make well-considered decisions about lifestyle changes. Support should focus on strengthening the person's self-efficacy and should be based on the person's experiences.Keywords
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