Patienters upplevelse av sin livskvalitet efter hjärtinfarkt: En litteraturbaserad studie
2022 (svensk)Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 poäng / 15 hp
OppgaveAlternativ tittel
Patients' experience of their quality of life after myocardial infarction (engelsk)
Abstract [en]
Background: Myocardial infarction is caused by an ischemic condition in the heart muscle. Cardiovsacular diseases is one of Swedens largest public health disease were approximatley 12% of the population is affected. The survival rates are increasing in Sweden due to information and preventive care. The health-related quality of life are affected for those surviving.
Aim: The aim of the study was to describe patients' experiences of their life quality post myocardial infarction.
Method: A qualitative literature-based study were used in order to answer the aim of the study. A total of ten representative studies were analyzed and interpreted to obtain themes.
Results: The result was compiled by three main themes and nine sub-themes. Main symptoms reported post myocardial infarction were fatigue, reduced physical capacity and mental state, uncertainty and affected autonomy.
Conclusion: Patient’s lifequality were affected due to physical- and psychologial limitations caused by myocardial infarction. The need for information in order to find coping strategies were seen as a necessity by the patients. Acknowledgement and individual supportive care by healthcare providers were considered essential in order to offer person-centered care for those affected.
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Emneord [en]
Experiences, lifequality, myocardial infarction, patient perspective, qualitative method
Emneord [sv]
Erfarenheter, livskvalitet, hjärtinfarkt, patientperspektiv, kvalitativ metod
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Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-18681Lokal ID: EXO502OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-18681DiVA, id: diva2:1675889
Fag / kurs
Nursing science
Utdanningsprogram
Nursing Programme
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