Heather Iles-Smith1, Christi Deaton2, Malcolm Campbell3, Catherine Mercer4,5, Linda McGowan5. 1. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Trust Headquarters, St James Hospital, Leeds, UK. 2. Cambridge Institute of Public Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK. 3. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. 4. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK. 5. School of Healthcare, Faculty of Medical and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To explore the experiences of patients readmitted due to potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms within six months of primary percutaneous coronary intervention. BACKGROUND: Following myocardial infarction and primary percutaneous coronary intervention, some patients experience potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms that may lead to readmission. Symptoms may be related to cardiac ischaemia, reduced psychological health or a comorbid condition. DESIGN: A qualitative study involving semistructured, in-depth interviews conducted once, mean 196 (50-384) days following readmission (at least six months following original ST-elevation myocardial infarction and primary percutaneous coronary intervention). This is the qualitative part of a mixed methods study. METHODS: Participants were purposefully selected, and concurrent sampling, data collection and data analysis were performed. Data were organised using framework analysis; constant comparative analysis involving deduction and induction led to identification of cogent themes and subthemes. RESULTS: Twenty-five participants (14 men, 27-79 years) experienced 1-4 readmissions; discharge diagnoses were cardiac, psychological, indeterminate, pulmonary and gastric. Three main themes emerged: (1) anxiety, uncertainty and inability to determine cause of symptoms, (2) fear of experiencing further myocardial infarction and (3) insufficient opportunity to validate self-construction of illness. CONCLUSION: Fear of dying or experiencing a further myocardial infarction led to patients seeking help at the time of potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms. Participants were anxious and lacked understanding regarding symptom attribution at the time of readmission and generally following their heart attack. Additionally, original heart attack symptoms were used as a comparator for future symptoms. Participants reported feeling well immediately after primary percutaneous coronary intervention but later experiencing fatigue and debilitation often linked to potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Increased education and information related to symptom attribution post-primary percutaneous coronary intervention and postreadmission are worthy of exploration and may lead to increased understanding and reassurance for this patient group.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To explore the experiences of patients readmitted due to potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms within six months of primary percutaneous coronary intervention. BACKGROUND: Following myocardial infarction and primary percutaneous coronary intervention, some patients experience potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms that may lead to readmission. Symptoms may be related to cardiac ischaemia, reduced psychological health or a comorbid condition. DESIGN: A qualitative study involving semistructured, in-depth interviews conducted once, mean 196 (50-384) days following readmission (at least six months following original ST-elevation myocardial infarction and primary percutaneous coronary intervention). This is the qualitative part of a mixed methods study. METHODS:Participants were purposefully selected, and concurrent sampling, data collection and data analysis were performed. Data were organised using framework analysis; constant comparative analysis involving deduction and induction led to identification of cogent themes and subthemes. RESULTS: Twenty-five participants (14 men, 27-79 years) experienced 1-4 readmissions; discharge diagnoses were cardiac, psychological, indeterminate, pulmonary and gastric. Three main themes emerged: (1) anxiety, uncertainty and inability to determine cause of symptoms, (2) fear of experiencing further myocardial infarction and (3) insufficient opportunity to validate self-construction of illness. CONCLUSION: Fear of dying or experiencing a further myocardial infarction led to patients seeking help at the time of potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms. Participants were anxious and lacked understanding regarding symptom attribution at the time of readmission and generally following their heart attack. Additionally, original heart attack symptoms were used as a comparator for future symptoms. Participants reported feeling well immediately after primary percutaneous coronary intervention but later experiencing fatigue and debilitation often linked to potential ischaemic heart disease symptoms. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Increased education and information related to symptom attribution post-primary percutaneous coronary intervention and postreadmission are worthy of exploration and may lead to increased understanding and reassurance for this patient group.
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