What frail, older patients talk about when they talk about self-care-a qualitative study in heart failure care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-care plays a crucial role in the management of heart failure (HF) and is especially important for older patients who are frail. However, there is limited knowledge about how frail, older patients with HF perceive and experience self-care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the experiences of self-care among frail, older patients with HF.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design with semi-structured interviews with frail, older patients diagnosed with HF (n = 19; median age 82 years). Thematic analysis, guided by Braun and Clarke, was used to analyse the data.

Results

Two main themes emerged from the analysis: 1) "To maintain my health," encompassing various aspects such as hygiene practices, engaging in physical activity, medication adher

SUBMITTER: Eckerblad J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704742 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature