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Author | Foster, Pam; Neville, Steven | ||||
Title | Women over the age of 85 years who live alone : a descriptive study | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Nursing Praxis in New Zealand | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 4-13 |
Keywords | Independence; Older women; Gerontological nursing; Living alone | ||||
Abstract | Explores and describes experiences of older women who live alone in the community, and who are often perceived by both society and health professionals as frail and dependent. Employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to underpin a survey of 5 older women living alone in their own homes, and analyses the data using a general inductive approach. Identifies 3 themes that emerge from the data. | ||||
Call Number | NZNO @ research @ | Serial | 1451 | ||
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