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January 1, 2016International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-BeingOpen Access

Women's experiences of how their recovery process is promoted after a first myocardial infarction: Implications for cardiac rehabilitation care

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Population

Women recovering after a first myocardial infarction

Design

Other

Authors

IWInger WieslanderHalmstad UniversityJMJan MårtenssonHeart Failure & TransplantBFBengt FridlundLinnaeus University

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Overview

May support holistic elements like social support in women's post-MI care; leaves open need for quantitative trials before practice change.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the factors that promote recovery in women after their first myocardial infarction.
  • Qualitative content analysis was used to assess women's experiences during recovery after MI.
  • Participants shared insights on engaging in activities, receiving social support, and their psychological reflections.
  • The study examined the multidirectional nature of the recovery process based on subjective accounts.
  • Women described their recovery as a desire to develop a new perspective on life, influenced by behavioral, social, and psychological dimensions.
  • Engagement in activities and receiving social support were essential for their recovery process.
  • Emphasis on addressing women's inner strength is crucial for promoting effective recovery.

Structured PICO

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Population
Women recovering after a first myocardial infarction
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Outcome
Women's experiences of how their recovery process is promotedpatient reported

Cardiac rehabilitation for women after a first myocardial infarction should address behavioral, social, and psychological dimensions to actively promote their inner strength and personal recovery.

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Wieslander et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a71f26d439bab0cabc3b7a5https://doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v11.30633
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