Table 3 Rural disabled elderly adaptation experience theme
Theme | Sub-theme |
|---|---|
Physiological function adaptation | a) learning to monitor physiological indicators b) active medical compliance behavior c) active rehabilitation exercise d) adjusting lifestyle e) coping with failure |
Self-concept adaptation | a) adjustment of gratitude mentality b) self-consolation c) transferring the attention d) seeking emotional comfort e) negative emotional response |
Role function adaptation | a) positive self-care role b) negative family role c) escape of social role |
Interdependence adaptation | a) actively seeking support b) complex social coping |
adaptation influencing factors | a) personal factors b) caregiver factors c) policy factors |