Perceptions on quality of life among older adults with hypertension in Thailand: a qualitative study

Chonticha Chantakeeree is based at the Faculty of Nursing, Gerontological Nursing Department, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand and Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland. She is a Lecturer, PhD, Assistant Professor in Nursing Science (Gerontological Nursing) and working for the Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Thailand. Her research focuses on health-promoting behaviors and quality of life among older adults. She has expertise in mixed methods methodology.

Marjorita Sormunen is based at the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland. She is Senior Lecturer, PhD, Adjunct Professor (health promotion) works at the University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition. Her research centers on the area of health-promoting schools. She has expertise in intervention research, mixed methods methodology and participatory approaches in research. Currently, she is the chair of Schools for Health in Europe network research group.

Pornchai Jullamate is based at the Faculty of Nursing, Gerontological Nursing Department, Burapha University, Chon Buri, Thailand. He is currently the Dean and an Assistant Professor of the Gerontological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Thailand. He has also served as a chairperson of the PhD program (International Program). His research focuses on the elderly with Stroke and Rehabilitation as well as dementia in the elderly.

Hannele Turunen is based at the Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland and Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland. Hannele Turunen, PhD, is a Professor (full) in Nursing Science and Head of the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Eastern Finland. In addition, she is Nursing Director at Kuopio University Hospital. Professor Turunen’s research focuses on health promotion and patient safety. She has published around 200 peer-reviewed articles, many of them in international collaboration, and supervised several PhD and master’s students.