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Living with unexplained chest pain.

Margaretha Jerlock1, Fannie Gaston-Johansson, Ella Danielson

  • 1Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Caring Science, Institute of Nursing, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden. margaretha.jerlock@fhs.gu.se

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|August 17, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Unexplained chest pain significantly disrupts daily life, causing fear and uncertainty. Patients require specialized nursing care for optimal pain management and support.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Chest pain is a frequent emergency department presentation.
  • Many cases lack a clear cardiac or somatic explanation.
  • Understanding patient experience is crucial for improved care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the lived experience of unexplained chest pain.
  • To explore the impact of this pain on patients' everyday lives.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving 19 emergency department patients (11 men, 8 women).
  • Data collected through open-ended, unstructured interviews.
  • Content analysis used for data interpretation.

Main Results:

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  • Pain described by location, duration, intensity, and quality (sensory/affective aspects).
  • Key themes impacting daily life included fear, anxiety, uncertainty, stress, and loss of strength.
  • A central theme of 'intrusion into the everyday life world' emerged.

    • Conclusions:

    • Unexplained chest pain has a profoundly destructive impact on patients' lives.
    • Current care is often suboptimal, highlighting a need for specialized nursing support.
    • Addressing the holistic needs of patients with unexplained chest pain is essential.