Older Adults' Experiences Living With and Having Spine Surgery for Degenerative Spine Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Globally, older adults are undergoing spine surgery for degenerative spine disease at exponential rates. However, little is known about their experiences of living with and having surgery for this debilitating condition. This study investigated older adults' understanding and experiences of living with and having surgery for degenerative spine disease.

Research design and methods

Qualitative methods, grounded theory, guided the study. Fourteen older adults (≥65 years) were recruited for in-depth interviews at 2 time-points: T1 during hospitalization and T2, 1-3-months postdischarge. A total of 28 interviews were conducted. Consistent with grounded theory, purposive, and theoretical sampling were used. Data analysis included open, axial, and selectiv

SUBMITTER: Strayer AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10448989 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature