An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experience of people with multimorbidity in low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT: People living with multimorbidity (PLWMM) have multiple needs and require long-term personalised care, which necessitates an integrated people-centred approach to healthcare. However, people-centred care may risk being a buzzword in global health and cannot be achieved unless we consider and prioritise the lived experience of the people themselves. This study captures the lived experiences of PLWMM in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by exploring their perspectives, experiences, and aspirations.We analysed 50 semi-structured interview responses from 10 LMICs across three regions-South Asia, Latin America, and Western Africa-using an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach.The bodily, social, and system experiences of illness by respondents were multidirectional and intera

SUBMITTER: Tran PB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10823928 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature