Key result
In 19 patients interviewed 4 months after myocardial infarction, living with incomprehensible fatigue was identified as the central theme, leading to feelings of restriction and defeat.
Patients experience incomprehensible fatigue 4 months post-MI, highlighting the need for nursing interventions to identify stressors and improve coping strategies.
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Post-MI fatigue may warrant clinical attention; leaves open whether targeted nursing strategies improve coping in larger cohorts.
Alsén et al. (2008) studied recent myocardial infarction (n=19). Fatigue was evaluated on Patient experiences and management of fatigue. In 19 patients interviewed 4 months after myocardial infarction, living with incomprehensible fatigue was identified as the central theme, leading to feelings of restriction and defeat.
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