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[Family experiences post-acute myocardial infarction]
Raquel Pötter Garcia1, Maria de Lourdes Denardin Budó2, Bruna Sodré Simon3
1Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brasil. raquelpottergarcia@gmail.com
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|December 19, 2013
Summary
Caring for post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients requires family adaptation. Families face difficult times but learn to adapt, highlighting the crucial role of family caregivers and the need for nursing support.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Qualitative Health Research
- Family Studies
Context:
- Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) significantly impacts family dynamics and caregiving roles.
- Post-discharge recovery involves complex psychosocial adjustments for patients and their families.
- Understanding family experiences is crucial for developing effective patient and family support interventions.
Purpose:
- To explore and describe the lived experiences of families following a patient's acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
- To identify the challenges and adaptive strategies families employ during the post-MI recovery period.
Summary:
- This qualitative, descriptive study involved six families of post-MI patients.
- Data were collected through home-based observations and interviews, analyzed using thematic analysis with Atlas Ti 6.2.
- Two emergent themes were identified: 'Difficult times' (immediate consequences) and 'We reeducate ourselves--we can adapt ourselves' (current experiences).
Impact:
- Findings reveal the profound emotional and practical challenges families face post-MI, necessitating significant adaptation.
- The study underscores the family's central role in caregiving and suggests a need for enhanced knowledge exchange between nursing professionals and families.
- Results can inform healthcare providers on supporting families through the recovery process, improving patient outcomes and family well-being.
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