Objective: This study elucidated the current state of medical care for elderly patients with Crohn’s disease in accordance with the effects of aging, psychological changes, and needs. Methods: Participants included eight elderly patients aged ≥65 years. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and qualitatively analyzed. Results: Six categories were extracted from the effects of aging, eight from psychological changes, and six from needs. The patients’ mean age was 68.8 years. While the patients noticed their physical and cognitive function declining with age, it did not greatly impair their life or medical treatment. However, assuming that their physiological and psychological functions would continue to decline in the future, and thus, eventually affect their lives and medical treatment, countermeasures were adopted to maintain daily activities. Conclusions: While no formal support was necessary during periods of remission, the patients needed to obtain information about local specialized hospitals and the social security system. Furthermore, based on the effects of aging, it was suggested that patients need support to continue effective medical treatment.
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老年期クローン病患者の療養生活の実際 : 加齢による影響，心理的変化，ニーズに焦点をあてた分析
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