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Consequences of Psychological Aspects: From Jordanian Heart Failure Patients' Beliefs
Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa1, Ferial A Hayajneh2, Sajeda Alhamory3
1Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Introduction:
Psychological aspects are common in patients with heart failure (HF). Psychological aspects have negative consequences in patients with HF.
Objective:
This study was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of psychological aspects in Jordanian patients with HF.
Methods:
This study is a qualitative study conducted with the participation of 24 patients with HF. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews.
Results:
The main theme of the findings can be expressed as "Consequences of psychological aspects of HF." The following four sub-themes emerged from the data: social isolation, disturbance of feelings, being non-compliant, and growing burden on the health care system.
Conclusion:
The findings revealed the need for informing healthcare providers about the negative consequences of psychological aspects and develop clinical guidelines to evaluate psychological aspects to support these patients.
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