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.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hv-18681 |
| Date | January 2022 |
| Creators | Yousef, Alham, Koluman, Rebecca |
| Publisher | Högskolan Väst, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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