Key result
Cardiac catheterisation experiences in PAH patients revealed that factors enhancing a patient's understanding and sense of control were associated with positive coping.
Why the study?
What factors are associated with positive coping and self-management in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension undergoing cardiac catheterisation?
Observational (n=20)
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What factors are associated with positive coping and self-management in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension undergoing cardiac catheterisation?
Enhancing patient understanding and sense of control during cardiac catheterisation for pulmonary arterial hypertension promotes positive coping and self-management.
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May support enhancing understanding and control during PAH catheterisation; leaves open whether interventions improve coping in trials.
Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a chronic condition, which is diagnosed and monitored using cardiac catheterisation (CATH). This procedure can be anxiety-provoking; however, most patients undergo CATH without any formal psychological support. Aims: This study aimed to better understand the psychological impact of the CATH, positive coping and self-management skills, from patients' and professionals' perspectives. Method: Ten patients and ten staff members at a hospital in the South West of England were interviewed. Results: Thematic analysis resulted in complimentary patient and professional themes. These included: the importance of recognising individual differences, the patient–staff relationship, and the practical and emotional journey of the CATH. Findings suggest that factors which enhance a patient's understanding and sense of control were associated with positive coping. Conclusion: Recommendations with important implications for increasing patient control and choice, and promoting positive coping for patients, were made to the service.
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Roberts‐Collins et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (n=20). Cardiac catheterisation was evaluated on Psychological impact of cardiac catheterisation, positive coping and self-management skills. Cardiac catheterisation experiences in PAH patients revealed that factors enhancing a patient's understanding and sense of control were associated with positive coping.
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