Bipolar Disorder: The Experiences and Ways of Coping among English Older Immigrants in Western Part of Finland
Jorge, Airen (2021)
Jorge, Airen
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021121726698
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021121726698
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The study aimed to determine the challenges and life experiences of adult bipolar patients and how they cope. The study targeted older English immigrants in the western part of Finland as participants. In order to realize credible results, qualitative content analysis of Elo and Kyngäs was utilized to ensure that the results will be presented carefully and thoroughly organized. Data were gathered through interviews utilizing a semi-structured open-ended questionnaire with follow-up questions to explore themes and different responses while simultaneously recording the interviews to be used later for transcription. The interview questions were formulated by getting the main ideas from the theoretical framework, study background, and study questions. Results showed that during depressive episodes when bipolar patients need more attention, care, and understanding since they tend to become more dependent in this episode. Results further revealed that during manic stage or highly active episodes, bipolar patients become more manageable and appear to be more optimistic. Finally, bipolar patients would be more functional if properly guided and educated with their illness. Providing the best environment would be the better way to let them experience comfortable and quality life.