Exploration of adaptation process and experience among the HIV/AIDS patients based on the comprehensive task-based adaptation model.
10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2023.220613
- Author:
Xueling XIAO
1
;
Yixuan LI
2
;
Xinyi SU
2
;
Honghong WANG
3
Author Information
1. Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China. xuelingxiao93@hotmail.com.
2. Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
3. Xiangya Nursing School, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China. honghong_wang@hotmail.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
comprehensive task-based adaptation model;
disease adapting;
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients;
phenomenon study
- MeSH:
Humans;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
HIV;
Patients;
Physical Examination
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2023;48(6):887-894
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:Patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) confront multiple difficulties during the disease adaptation process. Based on the comprehensive task-based adaptation model, this study aims to explore the process and experience of adapting to living with HIV among HIV/AIDS patients and to provide evidence for promoting the adaptation of this population.
METHODS:With the design of the phenomenon study, we purposefully recruited 43 HIV/AIDS patients and conducted semi-structural interviews. The qualitative data was analyzed by Van Manen method.
RESULTS:There were 1 307 significant quotes and 6 themes with 14 sub-themes. "The shadow comes along with the sunshine" was proposed to describe the process of adapting to life with HIV. Another 5 themes emerged to represent the tasks as follows: the direction of the mental anchor, the management of physical tasks, social network and support, the occupational dilemma and benefits, and the consideration of the future.
CONCLUSIONS:The adapting process possesses both common and personalized characteristics. Future intervention development should address the integrality and interaction of the adaptation tasks, contributing to the positive adaptation outcomes of HIV/AIDS patients.
