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Coping with chronic cardiovascular disease in Iran: A qualitative study
Mozhgan Kalantarzadeh1, Mousa Alavi2, Hojatollah Yousefi3
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|July 24, 2021
Summary
Patients with chronic cardiovascular disease use positive coping strategies like symptom management and social support, but negative strategies like over-reliance on family can hinder independence and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Chronic cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly impacts treatment goals and patient recovery.
- Understanding patient coping mechanisms is crucial for effective healthcare interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore coping strategies employed by patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.
- To examine these strategies from the perspectives of patients, family caregivers, and health professionals.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 13 CVD patients, 6 family caregivers, and 16 healthcare professionals.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Patients utilize diverse coping strategies, including positive approaches (symptom management, spiritual beliefs, social support) and negative ones (over-reliance on family).
- Negative strategies can lead to decreased patient activity and independence.
- Positive strategies contribute to better adjustment and well-being.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers can enhance patient well-being by supporting the development of positive coping strategies.
- Interventions should address both positive and negative coping mechanisms to improve patient outcomes in chronic cardiovascular disease.
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