The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway
Abstract Background When surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), physical, cognitive, and emotional effects of surviving may be present for months or years. The survivors' family and colleagues are also highly affected by the incident. There is little knowledge about experiences of surviving S...
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| description | Abstract Background When surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), physical, cognitive, and emotional effects of surviving may be present for months or years. The survivors' family and colleagues are also highly affected by the incident. There is little knowledge about experiences of surviving SCA in individuals who prior to the incident were young and reported to exercise regularly. Consequently, the aim of this study was to explore the aftermath of surviving a SCA in young, regular exercisers. Methods The study had a qualitative design, conducting in-depth individual interviews with SCA survivors < 50 years of age reporting to exercise ≥ 5 h/week and/or who suffered SCA during or less than 60 min after exercise. The data were analysed using systematic text condensation in-line with recommendations from Malterud. Results 18 of 31 eligible participants were included in the study. Through analysis we identified ‘Establishing a new everyday life’ as superordinate category, with subordinate categories a) being part of my surroundings, b) expecting normality but facing a new reality and c) lucky to be alive! Conclusion This study adds knowledge about young and regular exercisers’ experiences after surviving a SCA. The obligations of everyday life in young survivors of SCA often imply a high work load and complex tasks, e.g. due to being in the beginning of their career or even still studying. Healthcare personnel, as well as the society, need to acknowledge that although lucky to be alive and apparently well-functioning, young survivors of SCA may have persistent challenges that cause frustration and reduced quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-24cfea08fb10434aab192449a67cbf0c2022-12-22T04:17:28ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632022-11-012211910.1186/s12913-022-08674-zThe aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in NorwayCamilla Hardeland0Ann-Chatrin Linqvist Leonardsen1Cecilie Benedicte Isern2Hilde Moseby Berge3Division of Prehospital Services, Oslo University HospitalDepartment of Health, Welfare and Organization, Ostfold University CollegeDivision of Prehospital Services, Oslo University HospitalDepartment of Sports Medicine, Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport SciencesAbstract Background When surviving a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), physical, cognitive, and emotional effects of surviving may be present for months or years. The survivors' family and colleagues are also highly affected by the incident. There is little knowledge about experiences of surviving SCA in individuals who prior to the incident were young and reported to exercise regularly. Consequently, the aim of this study was to explore the aftermath of surviving a SCA in young, regular exercisers. Methods The study had a qualitative design, conducting in-depth individual interviews with SCA survivors < 50 years of age reporting to exercise ≥ 5 h/week and/or who suffered SCA during or less than 60 min after exercise. The data were analysed using systematic text condensation in-line with recommendations from Malterud. Results 18 of 31 eligible participants were included in the study. Through analysis we identified ‘Establishing a new everyday life’ as superordinate category, with subordinate categories a) being part of my surroundings, b) expecting normality but facing a new reality and c) lucky to be alive! Conclusion This study adds knowledge about young and regular exercisers’ experiences after surviving a SCA. The obligations of everyday life in young survivors of SCA often imply a high work load and complex tasks, e.g. due to being in the beginning of their career or even still studying. Healthcare personnel, as well as the society, need to acknowledge that although lucky to be alive and apparently well-functioning, young survivors of SCA may have persistent challenges that cause frustration and reduced quality of life.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08674-zSudden cardiac arrestSurvivorsExercisersExperiencesQualitative methods |
| spellingShingle | Camilla Hardeland Ann-Chatrin Linqvist Leonardsen Cecilie Benedicte Isern Hilde Moseby Berge The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway BMC Health Services Research Sudden cardiac arrest Survivors Exercisers Experiences Qualitative methods |
| title | The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway |
| title_full | The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway |
| title_fullStr | The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway |
| title_full_unstemmed | The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway |
| title_short | The aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers - a qualitative study in Norway |
| title_sort | aftermath of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest for young exercisers a qualitative study in norway |
| topic | Sudden cardiac arrest Survivors Exercisers Experiences Qualitative methods |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08674-z |
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