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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Patienters upplevelse av sin livskvalitet efter hjärtinfarkt : En litteraturbaserad studie / Patients' experience of their quality of life after myocardial infarction

Yousef, Alham, Koluman, Rebecca January 2022 (has links)
Background: Myocardial infarction is caused by an ischemic condition in the heart muscle. Cardiovsacular diseases is one of Swedens largest public health disease were approximatley 12% of the population is affected. The survival rates are increasing in Sweden due to information and preventive care. The health-related quality of life are affected for those surviving. Aim: The aim of the study was to describe patients' experiences of their life quality post myocardial infarction. Method: A qualitative literature-based study were used in order to answer the aim of the study. A total of ten representative studies were analyzed and interpreted to obtain themes. Results: The result was compiled by three main themes and nine sub-themes. Main symptoms reported post myocardial infarction were fatigue, reduced physical capacity and mental state, uncertainty and affected autonomy. Conclusion: Patient’s lifequality were affected due to physical- and psychologial limitations caused by myocardial infarction. The need for information in order to find coping strategies were seen as a necessity by the patients. Acknowledgement and individual supportive care by healthcare providers were considered essential in order to offer person-centered care for those affected.

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