Key result
Aortic dissection patients face postoperative self-management barriers in knowledge, communication, and psychological well-being.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine the postoperative self-management experiences of patients with aortic dissection to provide a foundation for standardized postoperative home care management.
Postoperative self-management in aortic dissection patients is hindered by limited knowledge, poor adherence, inadequate communication, and psychological distress, highlighting the need for targeted educational and psychological interventions.
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May guide tailored education and support for aortic dissection patients; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to examine the postoperative self-management experiences of patients with aortic dissection (AD) through qualitative interviews, providing a foundation for the standardized management of postoperative home care for these patients. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 patients with AD postoperatively, in the cardiac surgery department of a tertiary hospital in Fujian Province between March and May 2020. This qualitative study used phenomenological methods and purposive sampling, with data analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step approach to extract themes. RESULTS: Based on the interviews, four primary themes related to postoperative self-management challenges were identified: limited disease-related knowledge, inadequate disease management behavior, insufficient communication with healthcare providers, and compromised psychological well-being. CONCLUSION: Postoperative self-management among patients with AD presents several challenges. Healthcare professionals should provide targeted interventions tailored to the specific condition and individual differences of the patient in self-management. Such interventions are crucial for enhancing the postoperative self-management abilities of patients with AD, promoting rehabilitation, and enhancing the overall quality of life.
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Zhang et al. (2025) studied Aortic dissection (postoperative) (n=18). Qualitative interviews of 18 patients with aortic dissection identified four primary postoperative self-management challenges: limited disease knowledge, inadequate management behavior, insufficient communication, and compromised psychological well-being.
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