The unbroken chain of human relations in the compassionate care of patients with heart failure: a phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances worldwide have led to an increase in the survival rate of patients with heart failure and their frequent hospitalizations. Nevertheless, survival rates remain significantly lower in Iran. Compassionate care shows promise in improving outcomes in this context. Consequently this study aimed to uncover the meaning of nurses providing compassionate care to patients with heart failure drawing from their lived experiences.

Methods

A qualitative hermeneutic approach reflective of Heideggerian phenomenology was used as a philosophical framework. The sampling strategy was purposive. Individual and semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurses (n = 14) working in cardiology departments. The seven-steps of hermeneutic analys

SUBMITTER: Akbarian-Rokni M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905729 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature