Heart failure had negative impacts on the patients' health-related quality of life, especially in the physical domain, while spiritual activities and social support were identified as positive influences.
Observational (n=25)
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This qualitative study highlights the multidimensional negative impact of heart failure on quality of life among patients in Jordan, particularly in the physical domain.
Background: Heart failure is a global burden and a major public health issue, especially in developing countries, including Jordan. Most related research was conducted in Western cultures and may have limited applicability for individuals in Jordan. Aim: To explore the quality of life of patients with heart failure in Jordan from their perspectives. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was adopted. Semi-structured interviews with 25 heart failure patients were undertaken. Results: Analysis of transcripts identified three major themes. The first theme described the awareness of health related quality of life (HRQoL) concept and perceptions of patients about heart failure (HF). The second theme described the influence of HF on patients in terms of physical ability, psychosocial life, spirituality, economic status and cognitive aspects. The third theme showed different steps to improve HRQoL from patients' perspectives. Conclusion: HRQoL is a multidimensional, subjective concept that is affected by a variety of factors. Heart failure had negative impacts on the patients' HRQoL, especially in the physical domain.
Hayeah et al. (Sun,) conducted a observational in Heart failure (n=25). Heart failure had negative impacts on the patients' health-related quality of life, especially in the physical domain, while spiritual activities and social support were identified as positive influences.