Martha Abshire1, Roslyn Prichard2, Mia Cajita3, Michelle DiGiacomo2, Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb4. 1. Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. Electronic address: Mabshir1@jhu.edu. 2. Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Building 10, Level 6, Room 400, 235-253 Jones St, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia. 3. Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. 4. Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize information supporting coping and adaptation of LVAD patients and to identify opportunities for future interventions. BACKGROUND: Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients demonstrate improvements in quality of life and functional status, but qualitative research has not been meaningfully integrated. METHODS: Qualitative meta-synthesis using Lazarus and Folkmans' Transactional Model of stress and coping. RESULTS: Four distinct stages of adaptation were identified: Pre-LVAD, Implant Hospitalization, Early Home Adaptation and Late Home Adaptation. Each stage includes tasks in physical, psychological and social domains. Two themes emerged: 1) Primary Appraisal: Every stage is a new challenge and 2) Secondary Appraisal: Routines are achievable, emotions are more difficult. CONCLUSIONS: Emotional challenges including fear and anxiety related to life-limiting illness and changed social roles need to be honestly addressed. Individuals living with LVAD achieve a sense of independence, enjoy social interactions and meaningful activities through addressing practical and emotional problems to facilitate coping.
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize information supporting coping and adaptation of LVADpatients and to identify opportunities for future interventions. BACKGROUND: Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients demonstrate improvements in quality of life and functional status, but qualitative research has not been meaningfully integrated. METHODS: Qualitative meta-synthesis using Lazarus and Folkmans' Transactional Model of stress and coping. RESULTS: Four distinct stages of adaptation were identified: Pre-LVAD, Implant Hospitalization, Early Home Adaptation and Late Home Adaptation. Each stage includes tasks in physical, psychological and social domains. Two themes emerged: 1) Primary Appraisal: Every stage is a new challenge and 2) Secondary Appraisal: Routines are achievable, emotions are more difficult. CONCLUSIONS: Emotional challenges including fear and anxiety related to life-limiting illness and changed social roles need to be honestly addressed. Individuals living with LVAD achieve a sense of independence, enjoy social interactions and meaningful activities through addressing practical and emotional problems to facilitate coping.
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