A Qualitative Study on the Self-Care Experiences of People with Heart Failure

Author:

Min Deulle1ORCID,Lee Jungeun2,Ahn Jeong-Ah3ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, Korea

2. College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA

3. College of Nursing and Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea

Abstract

We aimed to explore in-depth experiences and emotions of people with heart failure within the context of self-care. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. Ten patients were recruited from an outpatient clinic at a university-affiliated hospital in South Korea between September and November 2019. Data were analyzed using a thematic content analysis approach. Participants were 68-86 years old, and 80% were men. Five themes of the self-care experiences of persons with heart failure were identified: “Suddenly diagnosed with heart failure,” “Unpredictable symptoms and unprepared for self-care,” “Dependent on caring family on a heartbreaking uphill,” “Self-care efforts with apprehension,” and “Continued self-care efforts with expert help.” Programs to support self-care for people with heart failure are needed and should be developed by incorporating patients’ needs and reflecting their uncertainty and vulnerability.

Funder

National Research Foundation of Korea

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Nursing

Reference38 articles.

1. American Heart Association. What is heart failure? https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure. Published May 2017. Accessed June 30, 2022.

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