Rural patients’ experience of education, surveillance, and self-care support after heart disease related hospitalisation: a qualitative study

Rural patients’ experience of education, surveillance, and self-care support after heart disease related hospitalisation: a qualitative study

People living in rural Iceland have a higher rate of cardiovascular risk factors and healthcare utilisation compared to people in urban areas. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of people with coronary heart disease, living in rural Iceland regarding patient education,...

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Main Authors: Thórunn Björg Jóhannsdóttir, Brynja Ingadottir, Margrét Hrönn Svavarsdóttir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Subjects:
coronary heart disease
patient education
lifestyle
rural health
qualitative research
self-care
telemedicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2021.2007667

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