Young adult patients ’ experience of living with mechanical circulatory support: A phenomenological hermeneutical study

AbstractAimTo describe young adult patients ’ experiences of living with a mechanical circulatory support (MSC) as a bridge to heart transplantation and impact of self‐efficacy.DesignA qualitative and explorative interview study.MethodsEight interviews with adult participants were conducted and analysed using the phenomenological hermeneutical method.ResultsAn overall theme, “Navigating from helplessness to feeling strong in the new reality,” and three themes were identified: “Feeling homeless in a changed reality” describes the experience of suddenly falling ill and the loneliness caused by the disease; “Finding my own inner resources” shows that the interv iewees found the strength to fight for their lives and began to regain control of their situation; and “Adapting to my new reality” describes the importance of finding strength from others and being able to see MCS as a friend providing respite from the disease. Self‐efficacy beliefs play a si gnificant role in the process that the participants went through.
Source: Nursing Open - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research