‘The team for both sides?’ A qualitative study of change in heart failure services at three acute NHS Trusts

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Lord ◽  
George Dowswell ◽  
Alistair Hewison
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study

Experiences of and factors associated with dietary sodium adherence in heart failure from patients’ and their caregivers’ perspectives: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 1190-1197
Author(s):  
Seongkum Heo ◽  
JinShil Kim ◽  
Jae Lan Shim ◽  
Tammy Barbe ◽  
Vicki Black ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Dietary Sodium ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Living with breathlessness in chronic heart failure: a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 2036-2044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Walthall ◽  
Crispin Jenkinson ◽  
Mary Boulton
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study

“I Can’t Go Far”: Perceptions and Experiences of Heart Failure Patients Regarding Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study Using Semistructured Face-to-Face Interviews

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110532
Author(s):  
Elodie Charuel ◽  
Martial Bernard ◽  
Hélène Vaillant Roussel ◽  
Benoit Cambon ◽  
Thibault Ménini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
New York ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
New York Heart Association

Background Participation in regular physical activity (RPA) is beneficial to the quality of life and life expectancy of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). However, it is inadequate in many patients. Aims To determine the factors that influence the practice of RPA in patients with CHF managed in general practice. Method This was a qualitative study using semistructured, individual face-to-face interviews. Patients with CHF (New York Heart Association Stages 1–3) capable of participating in RPA were enrolled by their general practitioner. A longitudinal and transversal inductive thematic analysis was performed by two researchers. Results Five themes emerged from the 19 interviews that were conducted. Poor knowledge of the disease and the benefits of participating in RPA, as well as the lack of motivation or enjoyment, in particular due to the absence of previous participation, were considered significant obstacles. Fear associated with CHF or other comorbidities was also an obstacle. Attendance at a rehabilitation center, family and social circles, and having a pet all appeared to be beneficial. Family and friends were important for motivating the patient to participate in an activity but could also be an obstacle when they were overprotective. Conclusion This study helps highlight the difficulties for patients with CHF associated with participation in RPA. Despite the obstacles, there are enabling factors on which the general practitioner may rely to motivate their patients.

scholarly journals GP perceptions of the adequacy of community-based care for patients with advanced heart failure in a UK region (NI): a qualitative study

Open Heart ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000734
Author(s):  
Jingwen Jessica Chen ◽  
Kathryn Gamble ◽  
Lisa Graham-Wisener ◽  
Kieran McGlade ◽  
Jennifer Doherty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Advanced Heart Failure ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals “Help me to take care”: Professional expectations about using an application in heart failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari ◽  
Lorena C. De Souza ◽  
Raquel S. Florêncio ◽  
Maria G.V. Sobral ◽  
Vera L.M.P. Pessoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health System ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Hermeneutic Circle ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Professional Expectations

Objective: To understand the expectations of the professionals about the construction and use of an educational and follow-up application to care.Methods: Phenomenological and qualitative study. Convenience and purposive sampling were carried out and in-depth individual interviews with 35 professionals from the multidisciplinary team, between September and October 2020 in Brazil. All interviews were audio-recorded and data analyzed using the hermeneutic circle. The COREQ checklist was employed to report on the current study.Results: Two main units of meaning emerged: (a) The care of the person who lives with heart failure; and (b) The care of the person with heart failure intermediated by an application. Care for the person with the disease brings together elements related to the identification of demands and understanding of their surroundings, with guidance and use of technologies.Conclusions: The professionals were favorable to the development of an application and considered it beneficial. The use of it, would allow the approximation between patients and their family and the multidisciplinary team; respect the patient’s needs and overcome the precariousness of the health system.

scholarly journals Unique challenges of hospice for patients with heart failure: A qualitative study of hospice clinicians

2015 ◽  
Vol 170 (3) ◽  
pp. 524-530.e3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary D. Lum ◽  
Jacqueline Jones ◽  
Dana Lahoff ◽  
Larry A. Allen ◽  
David B. Bekelman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

Patient Perceptions of a Heart Failure Action Plan: A Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. S7
Author(s):  
Kelley M. Anderson ◽  
Rachel Barish ◽  
Martha Awoke
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Patient Perceptions

Abstract 17488: What Are the Gaps? A Qualitative Study on Patient and Family Decision Making Regarding Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Zheng ◽  
Sarah Goodlin
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Resynchronization ◽  
Resynchronization Therapy ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Life Style Changes

Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) reduce mortality and improve functional status in selected patients with heart failure (HF). However, there are potential procedural risks and psychosocial concerns associated with device implant. This qualitative study aims to explore patients’ and families’ understanding of ICD/CRT-D, heart failure and arrhythmia in the process of decision making regarding device implant. Methods: We conducted 14 focus groups or interviews in Salt Lake City UT and Silver Spring MD. This study included 23 patients, who had either an ICD or CRT-D implant for primary prevention, and 14 family members. Grounded theory analysis was performed to reach a conceptual understanding of patients’ and families’ perceptions and needs. Results: Patients and families largely made decision of ICD/CRT implant based on physicians’ recommendations, e.g. “I really try to do what they tell me to do” (icdpt 1). Patients perceived ICD as lifesaving and CRT being helpful to improve functional status. Many patients described ICD as lifesaving by “restarting a heart if it stops”, while did not understand HF or ventricular arrhythmia. Patients perceived an urgency to consider ICD implant from their physicians, but no such urgency was perceived when they discussed about CRT-D implant. Few participants were concerned with costs, or had knowledge of potential lead malfunction, device removal and associated risks. Many emphasized the importance of information about life expectancies, what HF is, options of different devices, complications and precautions, and what to expect regarding lifestyle changes. Conclusion: Patients and families largely relied on the information provided by physicians and followed physicians’ guidance. They had limited understanding of their prognosis, HF and arrhythmia, and they were motivated to learn. Discussion about devices should include prognosis and healthy life style changes.

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