Patient perspectives of a heart failure action plan: A qualitative study

Nursing Forum ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelley M. Anderson ◽  
Martha S. Awoke ◽  
Rachel Barish ◽  
Reiko Asano ◽  
Edilma L. Yearwood
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Patient Perspectives

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

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitudes of adolescents towards the human microbiome and antibiotic resistance: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine V Hayes ◽  
Charlotte V Eley ◽  
Fiona Wood ◽  
Alicia Demirjian ◽  
Cliodna A M McNulty
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Human Microbiome ◽  
Theoretical Domains Framework ◽  
The Body ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Motivation To Change ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Abstract Background Antibiotic and dietary behaviour affect the human microbiome and influence antibiotic resistance development. Adolescents are a key demographic for influencing knowledge and behaviour change. Objectives To explore adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes towards the microbiome and antibiotic resistance, and the capability, motivation and opportunity for educators to integrate microbiome teaching in schools. Methods Qualitative study informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and COM-B model. Six educational establishments were purposively selected by rural/city and socioeconomic status, within Gloucestershire, South West England in 2019. Forty 14–18-year olds participated in focus groups, and eight science or health educators participated in interviews. Data were analysed thematically, double-coded and mapped to the TDF/COM-B. Results Adolescents were aware of ‘good microbes’ in the body but lacked deeper knowledge. Adolescents’ knowledge of, and intentions to use, antibiotics appropriately differed by their levels of scientific study. Adolescents lacked knowledge on the consequences of diet on the microbiome, and therefore lacked capability and motivation to change behaviour. Educators felt capable and motivated to teach microbiome topics but lacked opportunity though absence of topics in the national curriculum and lack of time to teach additional topics. Conclusions A disparity in knowledge of adolescents needs to be addressed through increasing antibiotic and microbiome topics in the national curriculum. Public antibiotic campaigns could include communication about the microbiome to increase awareness. Educational resources could motivate adolescents and improve their knowledge, skills and opportunity to improve diet and antibiotic use; so, supporting the UK antimicrobial resistance (AMR) national action plan.

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

Patient perspectives on information and choice in cancer screening: A qualitative study in the UK

2007 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 890-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Gillian Jepson ◽  
Jenny Hewison ◽  
Andrew Thompson ◽  
David Weller
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Patient Perspectives ◽  
The Uk

“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.

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