Perceived benefits of the disease: A qualitative study of patients' experiences of heart failure
Mahdi Moshki1, Abdoljavad Khajavi2, Shima Minaee3
1Health Education and Health Promotion Department, School of Health, Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
Abstract:
Heart failure may bring about positive outcomes, which have not been adequately addressed in the literature. Therefore, this qualitative study sought to scrutinize the experiences of patients and the perceived positive effects of heart failure. The opinions of 19 patients with heart failure in Mashhad city (Iran) were collected via semistructured interviews from December 2017 to November 2018. After analyzing the data, six themes were identified by framework analysis: healthy lifestyle, effective interactions, appreciation of life, spirituality, reappraisal of life and priorities, and endurance. Such positive effects may lead to empowerment and better coping of patients with the disease. Therefore, nurses should consider the patients' perception of illness in addition to the disease manifestations and offer training focusing on the possibilities instead of limitations.
More Related Videos
03:47Author Spotlight: Workflow for Integrating POCUS Data into EHR for Managing Heart Failure Patients
Published on: July 12, 2024
05:16Cutoff Value of Phase Angle by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis at Admission as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Acute Heart Failure
Published on: June 10, 2025
Related Concept Videos
Heart Failure VII: Nursing Interventions
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure
Heart Failure IV: Classification and Diagnostic Evaluation
Heart Failure III: Clinical Manifestations
Heart Failure I: Introduction
Heart Failure V: Medical Management
