Everyday lives of older people living with multiple long-term conditions
A photo-elicitation exploration
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6437064 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emma Bartlett (0009-0001-9516-2912, University of Huddersfield), Melanie Rogers (0000-0002-2145-6651, University of Huddersfield, corresponding author), Mary Turner (0000-0003-0793-4159, University of Huddersfield), Christine Dearnley (0000-0002-3067-4554, University of Huddersfield) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 647-668 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Occupational Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1442-7591 • E-ISSN: 2158-1576 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14427591.2025.2537158 |
| OpenAlex | W4413608762 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 53 |
BackgroundGlobally, ageing populations have increased the number of older adults living with multiple long-term conditions, resulting in healthcare redesign and recognition that first-person perspectives are vital to inform meaningful service transformation. This study answered the call for research with a population whose voices are not always sought, to explore ‘everyday life’ in the context of being older and living with multiple long-term conditions at home.MethodologyInterpretive hermeneutic phenomenology shaped the study’s design. Eight Caucasian participants recruited from community groups in West Yorkshire (aged 66-93) took photos that illustrated their everyday lives. These were explored through photo-elicited interviews and reflexive data analysis.FindingsEveryday life had become a balancing act, and occupational participation was more difficult. Participants were thoughtfully and positively adjusting to the impacts of ageing with long-term conditions through occupational adaptation to live their life – their way. Five interlinked themes illustrated the findings: Confronting precariousness, Loss of anticipated everyday life, At the mercy of others, Journey of transition, and What matters to me.DiscussionParticipants shaped everyday life in community, social, and home environments through occupational choices and personal adaptation aligned with their values and priorities. Participation was sometimes disrupted and vulnerability illuminated by ageing, invisible illness, and others’ well-meaning actions, including moments within healthcare contexts.ConclusionThis study offers new insights into how older adults with long-term conditions engage in occupational adaptation to live life on their own terms. As ageing populations grow, further first-person research with demographically diverse older adults is needed to deepen understanding of everyday participation in later life
Activities of daily living · Epistemology · Everyday life · Occupational science · Photo elicitation · Sociology · Term (time · Anthropology · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Medicine · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Psychology · Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery · Gerontology · Occupational Therapy
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |