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The Lived Experiences of Patients Post Coronary Angioplasty: A Qualitative Study Publisher Pubmed



Hasankhani H1 ; Gholizadeh L2 ; Mohammadi E3 ; Zamanzadeh V4 ; Allahbakhshian A5 ; Ghaffari S6 ; Allahbakhshian M7
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  1. 1. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  2. 2. Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
  3. 3. Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  5. 5. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Esfahan University of Medical Sciences, Esfahan, Iran
  6. 6. Islamic Azad University, Falavarjan Branch, Esfahan, Iran
  7. 7. Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Southern Shariati Street, PO Box 51748-347, Tabriz, Iran

Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing Published:2014


Abstract

Few qualitative studies have focused on the experiences of patients post angioplasty. A deep understanding of patient experiences of care and the way a treatment can affect their everyday life is particularly important in chronic disease management. The aim of this study was to explore experiences that patients undergo after angioplasty. Using a phenomenological study design, 15 patients participated in individual, face-to-face, semistructured interviews. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The following core themes emerged from the analysis, which reflect the experiences of patients post angioplasty: (a) Angioplasty is a milestone in the patient's life, (b) living with a mended heart, and (c) psychological distress as an integral part of the patient's life. Participants after angioplasty went through both positive and negative changes in their life. Understanding these experiences is essential to modifying high-risk behaviors while supporting patients through their rehabilitation. © 2014 Society for Vascular Nursing, Inc.
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