A qualitative study on the psychological experiences of the patients with end-stage cardiopathy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2017.05.016
- VernacularTitle:终末期心脏病患者在院期间心理状况的质性研究
- Author:
Hongxia SONG
;
Mei HAN
;
Min TIAN
;
Jianhong QIAO
- Keywords:
End-stage cardiopathy;
Psychological experiences;
Qualitative Research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2017;33(5):380-383
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To describe the psychological experience of the patients with end-stage cardiopathy in China. Methods Phenomenology method was used in the study. Fifteen end stage cardiopathy patients received a non-structured interview. Results Four themes were extracted including heavy psychological burden about the disease and the selection of treatment options; complex psychological responses to families and relatives; wishing of social support;lose heart to personal future and prospects. Conclusions The patients on the end stage cardiopathy have complicated and intensive psychological responses. Medical staff should focus on the emotional of these patients, and provide effective strategies to promote patients'physical and psychological rehabilitation.
