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Needs of older persons undergoing cardiac surgery: Exploring the perceptions of nurses, patients waiting for and patients having had surgery.

Authors :
Rodrigues, Soraia Filipa Nicola Martins
Henriques, Helga Marília da Silva Rafael
Henriques, Maria Adriana Pereira
Source :
Nursing Open; May2022, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p1774-1784, 11p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Aims: The purpose of this research was to identify the needs of older persons waiting for elective open‐heart surgery. Design: A qualitative exploratory design methodology, using Focus Groups. Methods: A purposive sampling technique was used. Three interviews were conducted with experienced nurses, individuals waiting for open‐heart surgery (≥65years) and individuals having had open‐heart surgery (≥65years); enrolling up to 17 participants from October 2019 to January 2020. Qualitative data analysis was conducted using the iteractive model and MaxQDA® software, and EQUATOR COREQ guidelines were followed. Results: Three themes were identified from the analysis of all three Focus Groups: (i) Needing health information; (ii) Needing emotional support; and (iii) Needing access to care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20541058
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nursing Open
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156252132
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1206