Life experiences of adult heart transplant recipients: a new life, challenges, and coping.
Cebeci FatmaCetin CigdemEmine CatalBayezid OmerPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2021)
At the end of the study, the experiences of heart transplant recipients were obtained regarding a new life with a new heart, challenges, and coping. The study results provide an insight into the challenges that the heart transplant recipients face and their coping strategies, guiding the healthcare professionals. The challenges and relevant coping strategies of heart transplant recipients may be integrated into clinical practice and may help plan patient's care. The results may also be used to design and implement an intervention program to improve care for these patients.
Keyphrases
- heart failure
- depressive symptoms
- social support
- healthcare
- atrial fibrillation
- end stage renal disease
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- randomized controlled trial
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- mental health
- peritoneal dialysis
- pain management
- patient reported outcomes
- health insurance