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Living with a heart transplant: a phenomenological study
Hamid Peyrovi1, Nayyereh Raiesdana2, Neda Mehrdad3
1Center for Nursing Care Research and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran.
Progress in Transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)
|September 7, 2014
Summary
Iranian heart transplant recipients describe a new life post-surgery, marked by vigilance and faith. Their experiences highlight the psychological and social adjustments following a heart transplant.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Transplantation Medicine
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Heart transplantation is an advanced treatment for end-stage heart failure.
- Existing research often focuses on clinical outcomes and technical aspects of heart transplants.
- Limited studies explore the holistic lived experience of heart transplant recipients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experience of heart transplant recipients in Iran.
- To gain in-depth insights into the subjective realities of individuals who have undergone heart transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological approach guided by Diekelmann's framework.
- In-depth interviews conducted with 11 heart transplant recipients.
- Thematic analysis of interview data to identify core experiences.
Main Results:
- Six overarching themes emerged from the analysis.
- Key themes include the perception of a 'new life,' ongoing concerns, heightened vigilance, complex emotional responses, navigating social interactions, and the significant influence of faith.
- Twenty-nine subthemes further detailed the nuances of living with a transplanted heart.
Conclusions:
- Heart transplant recipients in Iran perceive their experience as a new beginning.
- Spiritual faith plays a crucial role in coping with challenges and difficulties.
- The findings underscore the importance of psychosocial support alongside medical care for transplant patients.
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