Healthcare professionals' lived experiences of conversations with young adults expressing existential concerns

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Maria LundvallGunilla Carlsson

Abstract

This paper describes first-line department healthcare professionals' experiences of conversations with young adults (16-25 years) who express existential concerns. Existential concerns encompass questions about the meaning of life and the choices people must make, and they are sometimes expressed during the period in which a child is becoming an adult. Sometimes the transition to adulthood can be difficult, and many young adults seek support from people in first-line departments, such as primary care providers, youth guidance centre personnel and student health service employees in high schools and universities. Conversations in which existential concerns are recognised may be important for preventing mental illness in the future. The study aimed to describe healthcare professionals' lived experiences of conversations with young adults who express existential concerns. This qualitative study utilises thematic meaning analysis. Interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals working in first-line departments, and data were analysed based on the principles of reflective lifeworld research. The study followed ethical codes of conduct and conformed to the ethical guidelines adopted by the Swedish Research Council. The resul...Continue Reading

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Aug 28, 2019·International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being·Maria LundvallLina Palmér
Aug 29, 2020·International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being·Maria LundvallElisabeth Lindberg
May 5, 2021·Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences·Bente Skovsby ToftBirgit Rasmussen

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