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Sossa Rojas A. Bodily Practices and Meanings Articulated in the Physical Exercise of Older Adults in Santiago de Chile Post-COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:567. [PMID: 38791782 PMCID: PMC11121339 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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This article presents the results of almost nine months of ethnographic research on the relationship between physical exercise and health in older people in the post-COVID-19 context. Via exploratory-descriptive qualitative research and the use of a convenient sample, I shed light on this relationship using the stories and life experiences of 40 older people (10 men and 30 women, including two women instructors for senior classes) who exercise regularly. The meanings they attributed to physical exercise during COVID-19 and after it are explained, emphasising first that there is no health in a context of not feeling safe; once there is a feeling of security, the most relevant meanings can be exposed in three directions. First, exercise produces a sense of identity linked to "being an athlete" and "belonging to a group". Second, exercising is valued as participating in something meaningful (the meanings range from self-realisation, independence, and autonomy to feelings of happiness). Finally, and linked to the sense of identity, those who train alone show more commitment and total hours spent in physical exercise and physical activity than those who train in groups. Even though older people are not a homogeneous group, they generally faced the pandemic as an ageist situation that affected their lives and how they saw sports and health. This article describes the strategies they used during COVID-19 related to exercise and well-being and those used once the pandemic restrictions were no longer present. The qualitative aspects that physical exercise brings to this population are highlighted. The research results give voice to older people, showing their heterogeneity and the meanings and practices that unite them. These inputs are rich material for studies on physical activity, older people, and well-being.
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- Alexis Sossa Rojas
- Institute of Sociology (ISUC), Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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Sepehrian E, Pooralmasi M, Abdi A, Rajati M, Mohebi S, Tavakol K, Rajati F. Life After Myocardial Infarction: A Qualitative Study on Experiences of Kurdish Patients Affected by Iran-Iraq War. PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES 2020; 11:209-219. [PMID: 33132705 PMCID: PMC7592835 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s265124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of death globally. Myocardial infarction (MI) secondary to CAD affects patients’ quality of life and their lifestyle. The experience of war can affect people’s perception of phenomena. Given the scarcity of information in Kurdish patients with MI, the current study was designed to explore the lived experiences of individuals after MI in Kurdish patients affected by Iran–Iraq war. Methods This interpretive-phenomenological study was conducted on eleven patients with MI (9 men, 2 women) at Imam Ali Hospital, Center for Heart Diseases, in Kermanshah, Iran, considering MI as a phenomenon. Data was collected by a semi-structured interview and analyzed using the Van Mannen method. We employed the Lincoln and Guba criteria to examine the credibility, confirmability, dependability, and transferability of data. MAXQDA software was used for data management. We followed the COREQ checklist to ensure the rigor of our study Results Four themes and ten sub-themes were emerged as (1) “changes in the quality of life” including (a) negative physical outcomes, (b) mental effects, (c) social support, (d) adopting healthy behaviors, (e) increase or decrease in self-efficiency, (f) previous experience, and (g) developing future behaviors; (2) “bodily perceptions and medical care” including (a) medical care: saving or terminating life?, (b) a new message from the heart; (3) “returning to spirituality against death” including (a) spirituality as a guiding principle, (b) accepting death as an eventual destiny; and (4) denial. Conclusion The results suggest that MI could change the quality of physical and mental health of the person, anywhere from deterioration to full recovery. Furthermore, the influence of spirituality and previous experience of war to overcome the complications of MI has been discussed, leading to either acceptance or denial of MI, and the consequences.
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- Elahe Sepehrian
- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Critical Care and Emergency Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Journiac J, Vioulac C, Jacob A, Escarnot C, Untas A. What Do We Know About Young Adult Cardiac Patients' Experience? A Systematic Review. Front Psychol 2020; 11:1119. [PMID: 32733301 PMCID: PMC7358619 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Studies interested in patients coping with a cardiac illness usually focus on children, teenagers, and adults above the age of 55. Apart from the field of congenital heart diseases, there is a general lack of literature regarding young adult cardiac patients (18-55 years old) who seem to cope with psychosocial issues. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to gather all the research carried out concerning the psychological experiences of young adult cardiac patients. Methods and Results: A comprehensive, systematic review was conducted on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies in PsycINFO, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library databases. Out of the 10,747 articles found, 32 were included. While we aimed to include many cardiac diseases, coronary patients dominated the data. Five main themes emerged: emotional states (depression, anxiety, emotional distress, and stress), quality of life (health-related quality of life, physical functioning, and sexuality), adjusting to the medical environment (coping with the disease, health behavior change, financial barriers, and interactions with medical professionals), social life (social support and work), and identity (parenthood, new challenges, and new meanings). The results highlighted that their levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life were sometimes worse than in the general population and than in older and younger patients coping with a cardiac illness. Social isolation, identity changes, work, and parenthood were the specific challenges that this population had to face. Furthermore, young adult cardiac patients showed worse health behavior profiles than the general population and felt that they lacked information from professionals, especially regarding sexuality. Compared to men, women had worse psychosocial outcomes, especially regarding depression, stress, emotional distress, and quality of life. Conclusions: Young adult cardiac patients are to be considered with their own identity and challenges. They may be in need of specific interventions, some dedicated to women, and better communication is necessary with their families and professional caregivers so as to improve the patient's mental health, quality of life, coping skills, and adherence.
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- Université de Paris, LPPS, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Université de Paris, LPPS, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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Hedlund Å, Nordström T, Kristofferzon M, Nilsson A. New insights and access to resources change the perspective on life among persons with long-term illness-An interview study. Nurs Open 2019; 6:1580-1588. [PMID: 31660186 PMCID: PMC6805306 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AIM The aim was to describe individuals' experiences of living with long-term illness. METHODS A qualitative approach with a descriptive design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 persons (50-80 years). They were also asked to self-rate their perceptions of their current health status and confidence in their ability to cope with everyday life. RESULTS One main theme was identified: new insights and access to resources change the perspective on life. Personal characteristics and support from others were advantageous in finding ways to deal with limitations related to the illness. Most of the persons experienced a changed approach to life, in that they now valued life more than they had before. However, some persons also experienced lost values and found it difficult to accept medications. The persons rated their current health status as slightly above average, but their confidence in their ability to cope with everyday life as high.
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- Åsa Hedlund
- Department of Health and Caring SciencesUniversity of GävleGävleSweden
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- Department of Health and Caring SciencesUniversity of GävleGävleSweden
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- Department of Health and Caring SciencesUniversity of GävleGävleSweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences,Section of Caring SciencesUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden
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- Department of Health and Caring SciencesUniversity of GävleGävleSweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences,Section of Caring SciencesUppsala UniversityUppsalaSweden
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Fuochi G, Foà C. Quality of life, coping strategies, social support and self-efficacy in women after acute myocardial infarction: a mixed methods approach. Scand J Caring Sci 2017; 32:98-107. [DOI: 10.1111/scs.12435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- G. Fuochi
- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology; University of Padua; Padua Italy
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- University Teaching Hospital of Parma; Parma Italy
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Simonÿ CP, Dreyer P, Pedersen BD, Birkelund R. It is not just a Minor Thing - A Phenomenological-Hermeneutic Study of Patients’ Experiences when afflicted by a Minor Heart Attack and Participating in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Scand J Caring Sci 2016; 31:232-240. [DOI: 10.1111/scs.12334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Charlotte P. Simonÿ
- Institute of Health; Section of Nursing Science; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Slagelse Hospital Region Zealand; Slagelse Denmark
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- Institute of Health; Section of Nursing Science; Aarhus University; Aarhus Denmark
- Department of Anesthesiology; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus Denmark
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- Research Unit of Nursing; Faculty of Health Sciences; University of Southern Denmark; Odense M Denmark
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- Section of Health Services Research Lillebaelt Hospital; Denmark/University of Southern Denmark; Vejle Denmark
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Panayi G, Wieringa WG, Alfredsson J, Carlsson J, Karlsson JE, Persson A, Engvall J, Pundziute G, Swahn E. Computed tomography coronary angiography in patients with acute myocardial infarction and normal invasive coronary angiography. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2016; 16:78. [PMID: 27142217 PMCID: PMC4855362 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-016-0254-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Three to five percent of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have normal coronary arteries on invasive coronary angiography (ICA). The aim of this study was to assess the presence and characteristics of atherosclerotic plaques on computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) and describe the clinical characteristics of this group of patients. Methods This was a multicentre, prospective, descriptive study on CTCA evaluation in thirty patients fulfilling criteria for AMI and without visible coronary plaques on ICA. CTCA evaluation was performed head to head in consensus by two experienced observers blinded to baseline patient characteristics and ICA results. Analysis of plaque characteristics and plaque effect on the arterial lumen was performed. Coronary segments were visually scored for the presence of plaque. Seventeen segments were differentiated, according to a modified American Heart Association classification. Echocardiography performed according to routine during the initial hospitalisation was retrieved for analysis of wall motion abnormalities and left ventricular systolic function in most patients. Results Twenty-five patients presented with non ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and five with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Mean age was 60.2 years and 23/30 were women. The prevalence of risk factors of coronary artery disease (CAD) was low. In total, 452 coronary segments were analysed. Eighty percent (24/30) had completely normal coronary arteries and twenty percent (6/30) had coronary atherosclerosis on CTCA. In patients with atherosclerotic plaques, the median number of segments with plaque per patient was one. Echocardiography was normal in 4/22 patients based on normal global longitudinal strain (GLS) and normal wall motion score index (WMSI); 4/22 patients had normal GLS with pathological WMSI; 3/22 patients had pathological GLS and normal WMSI; 11/22 patients had pathological GLS and WMSI and among them we could identify 5 patients with a Takotsubo pattern on echo. Conclusions Despite a diagnosis of AMI, 80 % of patients with normal ICA showed no coronary plaques on CTCA. The remaining 20 % had only minimal non-obstructive atherosclerosis. Patients fulfilling clinical criteria for AMI but with completely normal ICA need further evaluation, suggestively with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12872-016-0254-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Georgios Panayi
- Department of Cardiology and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden.
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Kalmar County Hospital and Linnæus University, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, County Hospital Ryhov, Jönköping and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization (CMIV), Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Physiology and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
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Alsén P, Thörn S, Nordqvist L, Berndtsson I. Men’s Experience of Difficulties during First Year Following Myocardial Infarction—Not Only Fatigue. Health (London) 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2016.815161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Junehag L, Asplund K, Svedlund M. A qualitative study: Perceptions of the psychosocial consequences and access to support after an acute myocardial infarction. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2014; 30:22-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2013.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2012] [Revised: 06/17/2013] [Accepted: 07/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Najafi Ghezeljeh T, Yadavar Nikravesh M, Emami A. Coronary heart disease patients transitioning to a normal life: perspectives and stages identified through a grounded theory approach. J Clin Nurs 2013; 23:571-85. [PMID: 24175915 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore how Iranian patients with coronary heart disease experience their lives. BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death in Iran and worldwide. Understanding qualitatively how patients experience the acute and postacute stages of this chronic condition is essential knowledge for minimising the negative consequences of coronary heart disease. DESIGN Qualitative study using grounded theory for the data analysis. METHODS Data for this study were collected through individual qualitative interviews with 24 patients with coronary heart disease, conducted between January 2009 and January 2011. Patients with angina pectoris were selected for participation through purposive sampling, and sample size was determined by data saturation. Data analysis began with initial coding and continued with focused coding. Categories were determined, and the core category was subsequently developed and finalised. RESULTS The main categories of the transition from acute phase to a modified or 'new normal' life were: (1) Loss of normal life. Experiencing emotions and consequences of illness; (2) Coming to terms. Using coping strategies; (3) Recreating normal life. Healthcare providers must correctly recognise the stages of transition patients navigate while coping with coronary heart disease to support and educate them appropriately throughout these stages. CONCLUSION Patients with coronary heart disease lose their normal lives and must work towards recreating a revised life using coping strategies that enable them to come to terms with their situations. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE By understanding Iranian patients' experiences, healthcare providers and especially nurses can use the information to support and educate patients with coronary heart disease on how to more effectively deal with their illness and its consequences.
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- Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences, and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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Andersson EK, Borglin G, Willman A. The experience of younger adults following myocardial infarction. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2013; 23:762-772. [PMID: 23515297 DOI: 10.1177/1049732313482049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this study was to elucidate the meaning of the experience of younger people (< 55 years) during their first year following a myocardial infarction. We analyzed 17 interviews using a phenomenological-hermeneutic method. The core theme and central phenomenon was the everyday fight to redress the balance in life, which encompassed an existential, physical, and emotional battle to regain a foothold in daily life. The aftermath of a life-threatening event involved a process of transition while at the same time creating a new meaning in life. Lack of energy and its impact on the complex interplay of midlife combined with unreasonable demands from employers and health care professionals seemed to color the experience of the informants. The knowledge gained in this study can constitute a valuable contribution to overall quality assurance in nursing care and the development of nursing interventions for the cardiac rehabilitation of younger patients.
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Coping Experiences: A Pathway towards Different Coping Orientations Four and Twelve Months after Myocardial Infarction-A Grounded Theory Approach. Nurs Res Pract 2012; 2012:674783. [PMID: 23304483 PMCID: PMC3523568 DOI: 10.1155/2012/674783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2012] [Revised: 09/21/2012] [Accepted: 10/19/2012] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background. Patients recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) are faced with a number of serious challenges. Aim. To create a substantive theory on myocardial infarction patients' coping as a continuum. Methods. Grounded theory method was used. Data were collected by using individual interviews. The informants were 28 MI patients. Results. The core category “coping experiences—a pathway towards different coping orientations” includes 2 main categories: “positive and negative coping experiences” (4 months after MI) and “different coping orientations” (12 months after MI). Conclusion. Coping with a myocardial infarction is a long-term dynamic process of dealing with varied emotions and adjustment needs. Coping is threatened, if the patient denies the seriousness of the situation, suffers from depression and emotional exhaustion, or if there are serious problems in the interaction with family members. This study stresses the importance of recognizing the patient's depressive state of mind and the psychological aspects which affect family dynamics. A more family-centered approach involving a posthospital counseling intervention is recommended. Relevance to Clinical Practice. The results of this study can be used in nursing care practice when organizing support interventions for myocardial infarction patients.
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Eriksson M, Asplund K, Hochwälder J, Svedlund M. Changes in hope and health-related quality of life in couples following acute myocardial infarction: a quantitative longitudinal study. Scand J Caring Sci 2012; 27:295-302. [PMID: 22775204 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2012.01032.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a life-changing event that affects both the patient and the family and can have an influence on hope as well as HRQoL during the recovery period. AIMS To compare self-rated scores of hope and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) 1, 7, 13 and 25 months, after an AMI with regard to (i) differences across time, and (ii) differences between patients and their partners. DESIGN Explorative and longitudinal study. METHODS In this nonrandomized study, Short Form 36 Health Questionnaire (SF-36) and Herth Hope Index-Swedish (HHI-S) questionnaires were completed by thirteen post-AMI patients and their partners. Data were collected on four occasions. RESULTS In general, hope as well as HRQoL scores increased over time. A 2 (groups) × 4 (times) anova for mixed design showed significant changes in mental as well as in physical health over time but no significant effect of group on mental or physical health. Calculation of the minimum detectable change (MDC-index) for HHI-S and SF-36 revealed that scores between data collection points were not stable. conclusion: Our results show that although hope and HRQoL scores increased, only a few of the changes were statistically significant. Neither HHI-S nor SF-36 seems to measure stable states. Changes in hope and HRQoL levels may be due to participants striving to adapt to the current situation. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE These results can be used in the training of nursing staff to enhance their understanding of the significance of a family-centred approach after an AMI.
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- Monica Eriksson
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden.
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Svedberg P, Johansson I, Persson S, Roxberg Å, Fridlund B, Baigi A, Brunt D, Roijer CA, Malm D, Rask M, Nilsson U. Psychometric evaluation of ‘The 25-item Sex after MI Knowledge Test’ in a Swedish context. Scand J Caring Sci 2011; 26:203-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00909.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Schaufel MA, Nordrehaug JE, Malterud K. Hope in action-facing cardiac death: A qualitative study of patients with life-threatening disease. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2011; 6. [PMID: 21423599 PMCID: PMC3061819 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v6i1.5917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Coping with existential challenges is important when struck by serious disease, but apart from cancer and palliative care little is known about how patients deal with such issues and maintain hope. To explore how patients with life-threatening heart disease experience hope when coping with mortality and other existential challenges, we conducted a qualitative study with semi-structured interviews. We made a purposive sample of 11 participants (26–88 years) who had experienced life-threatening disease: eight participants with serious heart disease, two with cancer, and one with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Analysis was by systematic text condensation. The findings showed that hope could enhance coping and diminish existential distress when patients were confronted with mortality and other existential challenges. Hope was observed as three types of dynamic work: to shift perception of mortality from overwhelming horror toward suppression or peaceful acceptance, to foster reconciliation instead of uncertainty when adapting to the new phase of life, and to establish go-ahead spirit instead of resignation as their identity. Meaning of life could, hence, be sustained in spite of serious threats to the persons' future, everyday life, and self-conception. The work of hoping could be supported or disturbed by relationships with family, friends, and health care professionals. Hope can be regarded as an active, dynamic state of existential coping among patients with life-threatening disease. Physicians may support this coping and thereby provide personal growth and alleviation of existential distress by skillfully identifying, acknowledging, and participating in the work of hoping performed by the patient.
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Eriksson M, Asplund K, Svedlund M. Couples' thoughts about and expectations of their future life after the patient's hospital discharge following acute myocardial infarction. J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:3485-93. [PMID: 21029224 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03292.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To describe and interpret couples' thoughts and expectations about their future life after the patient's discharge following acute myocardial infarction. BACKGROUND An acute myocardial infarction is a challenge for both the patient and his/her partner, as it can disrupt family functioning and dynamics. Earlier research has generally focused on either the patient or the partner, and few studies have explored the experiences of the couple. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive and interpretative. METHODS Fifteen couples took part in individual interviews, 4-8 weeks after discharge. Data were analysed in two phases using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The first phase of the analysis revealed two categories: 'an active approach to the future' and 'a wait-and-see approach to the future', both of which described the participants' thoughts about the future. In the second phase, the couples' stories were interpreted and grouped into four positions: 'the life companions', 'the tightrope walkers', 'the pathfinders' and 'the observers', which illustrated their visions of the future. CONCLUSIONS Our results reveal differences in the couples' thoughts about and expectations of their future life, most of them managed the situation by having a positive attitude to life and their future. The couples discovered their resources and compensated for or balanced each other in the early recovery period. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The results indicate the importance of giving both partners the opportunity to express their views of the situation, as this increases nurses' understanding of the impact of the illness on their life and relationship. However, the results also highlight the significance of seeing the couple and showing them consideration both as individuals and as a unit.
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- Monica Eriksson
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden.
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Johansson I, Karlson BW, Grankvist G, Brink E. Disturbed Sleep, Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression in Myocardial Infarction Patients. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2010; 9:175-80. [PMID: 20071239 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2009.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2009] [Revised: 11/04/2009] [Accepted: 12/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Department of Social and Behavioural Studies, University West, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing, Health and Culture, University West, Sweden
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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Brink E. Adaptation Positions and Behavior Among Post—Myocardial Infarction Patients. Clin Nurs Res 2009; 18:119-35. [DOI: 10.1177/1054773809332326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
This study explores myocardial infarction patients' experiences of adaptation to illness consequences after one year, focusing on experiences of “the self.” The study sample consisted of 19 respondents (10 women, 9 men) who have suffered a first-time myocardial infarction. They were interviewed 1 year after the acute heart attack. A constant comparative method for grounded theory provided the strategies used for data collection and analysis. Codes emerged and memos clarified theoretical reflections. The resulting model was able to illustrate possible mechanisms underlying two different behaviors: self-modifying and self-protecting behavior. Four different adaptation positions were identified: put up with current health, struggle for health, ignore illness , and struggle against illness. These categories were related to two core categories: self-agency and coping with illness consequences . This model may clarify the different adaptive behavior observed among post—myocardial infarction patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eva Brink
- The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg
and University West, Sweden,
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