A Study of the Correlation Between Vulnerability to Psychological Crisis and Self-Disclosure in Elderly…

Cross-sectionalJournal of advanced nursing· Jul 2026

A Study of the Correlation Between Vulnerability to Psychological Crisis and Self-Disclosure in Elderly Patients With Multimorbidity: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Dou Fu, Yandi Tang, Ling Zhao … Xinmei Wang

GeriatricsCross-sectionalQ1IF 4.9

Psychological crisis vulnerability score is lower in multimorbid older patients than community norms.

A Study of the Correlation Between Vulnerability to Psychological Crisis and Self-Disclosure in Elderly Patients With Multimorbidity: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Dou Fu … Xinmei Wang

Journal of advanced nursing · Jul 2026

Purpose

This study examined the factors influencing psychological crisis vulnerability (psychological crisis vulnerability) in older patients with multimorbidity and identified barriers/facilitators to expressing psychological distress.

Methods

In the quantitative study, 685 older patients in the inpatient and outpatient clinics of a tertiary hospital were selected using convenience sampling, and a cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Psychological Crisis Vulnerability Scale (PVS).

n = 685 older patients

69.4

Results

69.4

± 12.8

psychological crisis vulnerability sits at the lower to middle range

n = 685 older patients

More results

Multifactorial analysis showed that residence status, economic situation, marital status, age, type of chronic disease, and hospitalisation in the preceding 6 months were the main factors affecting psychological crisis vulnerability.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

Psychological crisis vulnerability in older patients with multimorbidity emerges from multidimensional determinants and complex self-disclosure dynamics.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

IMPACT: Strategic improvements in risk assessment protocols, positive expressive behaviour cultivation, layered psychosocial support frameworks, and healthy ageing policy execution collectively enhance mental well-being and sustainable ageing trajectories.

A Study of the Correlation Between Vulnerability to Psychological Crisis and Self-Disclosure in Elderly Patients With Multimorbidity: A Mixed-Methods Study.

A Study of the Correlation Between Vulnerability to Psychological Crisis and Self-Disclosure in Elderly Patients With Multimorbidity: A Mixed-Methods Study.

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