A qualitative, grounded theory exploration of the determinants of self-care behavior among Indian patients with a lived experience of chronic heart failure.

Deepak Y KamathK B BhuvanaLuke Joshua SalazarKiron VargheseAnant KamathJyoti IdicullaPrem PaisShruthi KulkarniBradi B GrangerDenis Xavier

Published in: PloS one (2021)

We have empirically described a unique set of self-care determinants among Indian chronic heart failure patients, which in turn are shaped by economic and socio-cultural factors. Assessing for and addressing these determinants during clinical interactions through multi-factorial approaches may help improve self-care among Indian CHF patients, thus improving treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.

Keyphrases

ejection fraction
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
combination therapy
sensitive detection
glycemic control
weight loss
patient reported
drug induced