Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran
Abstract Background Patients with heart failure (HF), especially the elderly, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which need to be explored. The present study aimed to analyse the challenging experiences facing the elderly with heart failure during the pandemic in Iran. To achieve th...
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| author | Arash Ziapour Javad Yoosefi Lebni Fatemeh Mohammadkhah Fakhreddin Chaboksavar Parisa Janjani Murat Yıldırım |
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| description | Abstract Background Patients with heart failure (HF), especially the elderly, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which need to be explored. The present study aimed to analyse the challenging experiences facing the elderly with heart failure during the pandemic in Iran. To achieve this aim, a qualitative approach to research was employed. Methods The present qualitative research employed a phenomenological approach to study 12 elderly with heart failure visiting Imam Ali Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kermanshah, Iran. The data collection occurred between August 5, 2022, and November 21, 2022. The participants were selected through a purposive sampling method and interviewed using a semi-structured interview. MAXQDA10 software was used for data organisation and the Colizzi analytical technique for data analysis. Guba and Lincoln’s criteria were also used to evaluate the trustworthiness of the qualitative research. Results A total of two categories, 8 subcategories, and 110 primary codes were extracted from the data. The two categories were challenges and coping strategies. The former included the sub-categories of economic issues, fear, anxiety, and fear of death; limited access to health care; quarantine issues; disruption of family life; and medication non-adherence. The subcategories of the latter were faith in God, social support, and self-care behaviors. Conclusions The present study revealed the challenges experienced and the coping strategies employed by elderly patients with heart failure during the pandemic in Iran. A knowledge of these challenges and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic can raise healthcare workers’ awareness of the elderly patients’ strategies used to cope with the virus. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-de9b52addc264e8e8c3987db7e4d1eb72023-12-17T12:29:33ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182023-12-0123111010.1186/s12877-023-04568-9Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in IranArash Ziapour0Javad Yoosefi Lebni1Fatemeh Mohammadkhah2Fakhreddin Chaboksavar3Parisa Janjani4Murat Yıldırım5Cardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Imam-Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical SciencesNursing Care Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesNursing Care Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical SciencesCardiovascular Research Center, Health Institute, Imam-Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Letters, Agri Ibrahim Cecen UniversityAbstract Background Patients with heart failure (HF), especially the elderly, faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which need to be explored. The present study aimed to analyse the challenging experiences facing the elderly with heart failure during the pandemic in Iran. To achieve this aim, a qualitative approach to research was employed. Methods The present qualitative research employed a phenomenological approach to study 12 elderly with heart failure visiting Imam Ali Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kermanshah, Iran. The data collection occurred between August 5, 2022, and November 21, 2022. The participants were selected through a purposive sampling method and interviewed using a semi-structured interview. MAXQDA10 software was used for data organisation and the Colizzi analytical technique for data analysis. Guba and Lincoln’s criteria were also used to evaluate the trustworthiness of the qualitative research. Results A total of two categories, 8 subcategories, and 110 primary codes were extracted from the data. The two categories were challenges and coping strategies. The former included the sub-categories of economic issues, fear, anxiety, and fear of death; limited access to health care; quarantine issues; disruption of family life; and medication non-adherence. The subcategories of the latter were faith in God, social support, and self-care behaviors. Conclusions The present study revealed the challenges experienced and the coping strategies employed by elderly patients with heart failure during the pandemic in Iran. A knowledge of these challenges and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic can raise healthcare workers’ awareness of the elderly patients’ strategies used to cope with the virus.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04568-9ChallengesCoping strategiesCOVID-19ElderlyHeart Failure |
| spellingShingle | Arash Ziapour Javad Yoosefi Lebni Fatemeh Mohammadkhah Fakhreddin Chaboksavar Parisa Janjani Murat Yıldırım Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran BMC Geriatrics Challenges Coping strategies COVID-19 Elderly Heart Failure |
| title | Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran |
| title_full | Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran |
| title_fullStr | Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran |
| title_full_unstemmed | Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran |
| title_short | Challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the COVID-19 pandemic: a phenomenological study in Iran |
| title_sort | challenging experiences of the elderly with heart failure in the covid 19 pandemic a phenomenological study in iran |
| topic | Challenges Coping strategies COVID-19 Elderly Heart Failure |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04568-9 |
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