ArticleNursing open2023
Experiences of living with symptomatic atrial fibrillation.
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- The Anxiety-AFib connection: a systematic review of mental health and arrhythmia interactions.Global cardiology science & practice · 2026Review
- Patients' Experiences and Unmet Needs in Atrial Fibrillation: Implications for Person-Centred Care.Scandinavian journal of caring sciences · 2026Article
- Cardiac rehabilitation in atrial fibrillation: a protocol for a Danish survey and registry-based study (PRIME-AF).BMJ open · 2025Article
- Experiences of living with symptomatic atrial fibrillation.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Illness Perceptions and Health-Related Quality of Life in Women and Men With Atrial Fibrillation.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingArticle
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Abstract
aimTo explore the experiences of living with symptomatic atrial fibrillation.
designThis study, with a descriptive qualitative design, was performed using semi-structured individual interviews.
methodSix women and nine men with symptomatic atrial fibrillation were included. The transcribed interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The COREQ checklist was followed.
resultsThe analysis resulted in a main theme, namely balancing life and included the themes striving for illness control, becoming a receiver or an active partner in care and dealing with changed self-image. The participants strived to understand their illness, prevent attacks and manage anxiety. Some of the participants were not involved in decision-making, were uninformed about self-care measures, reported a lack of continuity in care and felt that the doctors focused on information about the medical part of care.
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