Understanding life experiences of people affected by Crohn's disease in Spain. A phenomenological approach

ConclusionsThis study revealed that people affected by Crohn's disease struggle with the fact of being a chronic patient with uncertainty about the illness and need to learn living with a chronic condition that limits their daily lives. Furthermore, the lack of Crohn's disease a professional in charge of these people's Cares such as the specific nursing role existing in other countries support in the Spanish Health System determines the loneliness those diagnosed experience to cope with the new situation.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - September 4, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sof ía García‐Sanjuán, Manuel Lillo‐Crespo, Miguel Richart‐Martínez, Ángela Sanjuán Quiles Tags: Empirical Studies Source Type: research