Life experiences and coping strategies after left ventricular assist device implantation as destination therapy in China: a descriptive phenomenological inquiry.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become important treatments for end-stage heart failure; however, studies of post-LVAD life experiences are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate post-LVAD life experiences and coping strategies in patients who underwent LVAD implantation as destination therapy.

Design

This study used a qualitative descriptive design with a phenomenological approach. Semistructured face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect data. The data were analysed via inductive content analysis.

Setting

Participants were recruited from a high-volume cardiovascular disease centre in Nanjing, China.

Participants

A purposive method was employed to recruit 10 patients who had an LVAD support time of more than 6 months.<

SUBMITTER: Shi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature