Key Points
- To examine and clarify the lived experiences and psychological impact on patients diagnosed with documented restenosis following percutaneous coronary intervention.
- Conducted qualitative interviews with individuals who experienced restenosis after undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
- Collected and analyzed interview data simultaneously utilizing Grounded Theory methodology until reaching theoretical saturation.
- Identified 'living with uncertainty' as the central core category defining the primary experience of post-PCI restenosis.
- Characterized four supporting categories describing patient challenges: fighting for access to care, moderating health threats, trying to understand their condition, and controlling relatives' anxiety.
Structured PICO
PPopulationPatients who had undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and suffered from documented restenosis
OOutcomePatients' perspective of what it means to suffer from documented restenosis after PCIpatient reported
Patients experiencing restenosis after PCI face significant uncertainty that affects their ability to seek care, understand health threats, and manage family anxiety.