Nurses' perceptions of patient participation in the myocardial infarction pathway
Bårdsgjerde, Elise Kvalsund; Landstad, Bodil; Hole, Torstein; Nylenna, Magne; Gjeilo, Kari Hanne; Kvangarsnes, Marit
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2020Metadata
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Abstract
Aim
To explore nurses' perceptions of patient participation in different phases of the myocardial infarction pathway.
Design
Qualitative design with a hermeneutical approach.
Methods
Five focus groups were conducted at two hospitals, one with and one without percutaneous coronary intervention facilities, between February–November 2018. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Twenty‐two nurses experienced in cardiac care participated. The analysis had a hermeneutical approach.
Results
The findings revealed nurses' perceptions of patient participation in different phases of the myocardial infarction pathway. Four themes were identified: (a) variation between paternalism and autonomy in the acute phase; (b) individualization of dialogue and patient participation during treatment; (c) lack of coherence in the pathway hinders patient participation at discharge; and (d) cardiac rehabilitation promotes patients' autonomous decisions in lifestyle changes.