Patients' Experiences of Living with Atrial Fibrillation: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Awareness of epidemiological and clinical consequences of atrial fibrillation (AF) has increased, as have disease-related costs. Less attention has been paid to patient-related issues, such as understanding how symptoms, different therapies, and lifestyle adjustments affect daily life. We aimed to describe patients' experiences of living with AF.

Methods

The study design used a parallel convergent mixed methods approach. Patients with AF were included in the SMURF study and referred for catheter ablation. Patients completed questionnaires on symptoms, health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, and perceived control and were interviewed. The datasets were analysed separately using inductive content analysis and descriptive statistics. Data were merged t

SUBMITTER: Stridsman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6915031 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature