Experience of suffering in patients with hypertension: a qualitative analysis of in-depth interview of patients in a university hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the suffering experienced by patients with hypertension, not only regarding symptoms, but also suffering in a social context.

Design

A qualitative analysis of semi-structured interview data. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A descriptive approach was taken by exploring patient accounts and presenting their experiences and perspectives.

Setting

Cardiology clinic in a university hospital (Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea).

Participants

Patients with hypertension and without serious comorbidities who had been followed-up at a cardiology clinic of a training university hospital.

Results

Nineteen men and women (male:female=12:7) were interviewed. The mean age was 44 years, and the average hypertens

SUBMITTER: Sung J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791381 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature