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Diagnosed with Hepatitis C: a descriptive exploratory study
M Glacken1, G Kernohan, V Coates
1Department of Nursing, University of Ulster, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, UK.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|January 4, 2001
Summary
Diagnosis of Hepatitis C infection precipitates life transitions, with varied barriers and facilitators impacting patient experiences. The transition is a non-linear, non-time-bound process, with participants not yet showing healthy transition indicators.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Qualitative Health Research
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection presents significant challenges to patients' lives.
- Understanding the lived experience of HCV is crucial for developing supportive interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the felt-experience of living with Hepatitis C infection.
- To identify factors influencing the transition process following diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive exploratory study design.
- Non-probability sampling.
- In-depth interviews with nine participants diagnosed with Hepatitis C.
Main Results:
- Hepatitis C diagnosis initiated a significant life transition for participants.
- Identified barriers and facilitators influenced the transition experience.
- Participants were not exhibiting indicators of healthy transition at data collection.
Conclusions:
- The transition following Hepatitis C diagnosis is complex, non-linear, and not time-bound.
- Patient experiences are shaped by individual barriers and facilitators.
- Further research is needed to support healthy transitions in Hepatitis C patients.