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Being Caught in a Vicious Circle : An Interview Study of Individuals Suffering From Grade II–IV Hiatal Hernia
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- Wennström, Berith (author)
- Högskolan i Skövde,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Forskningsmiljön hälsa, hållbarhet och digitalisering,Departments of Anaesthesia, Surgery, and Research, Education, Development and Innovation, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Lindberg, Susan (author)
- Högskolan i Skövde,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Forskningsmiljön hälsa, hållbarhet och digitalisering,Departments of Anaesthesia, Surgery, and Research, Education, Development and Innovation, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Svensson, Johanna (author)
- Department of Surgery, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Larsson, Elin (author)
- Department of Research, Education, Development and Innovation, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Stensby, Helen (author)
- Högskolan i Skövde,Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper,Departments of Anaesthesia, Surgery, and Research, Education, Development and Innovation, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Larsson, Per-Anders (author)
- Departments of Surgery and Research, Education, Development and Innovation, Skaraborg Hospital, Skövde, Sweden
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- Wolters Kluwer, 2023
- 2023
- English.
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In: Gastroenterology Nursing. - : Wolters Kluwer. - 1042-895X .- 1538-9766. ; 46:6, s. 489-496
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Abstract
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- Large paraesophageal hernias are related to life-threatening complications that warrant immediate surgery. Whether the long-standing chronic symptoms related to the disease in individuals without hernia incarceration motivate surgical treatment is still a subject for discussion. The aim of this study was to explore how individuals suffering from Grade II–IV hiatal hernia describe their symptoms and health, as well as how the disease affects their life. Semistructured interviews were performed with 22 individuals planning to undergo surgery for a large paraesophageal hernia. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and resulted in one main theme “Being caught in a vicious circle” and six subthemes “Distressing and uncertain times,” “The symptoms have seized control over my health,” “Loss of energy and strength,” “Strategies for managing daily life,” “Loss of social life,” and “Moments of hope despite failing health.” Central to the participants’ descriptions is their commitment to strategies for managing the ever-present and unpredictable symptoms that have seized control over their health. They were trapped in a hopeless and isolated existence, that is, a vicious circle, from which they were unable to escape. Despite the low incidence of volvulus and incarceration, the symptom burden and effect on general health motivate treatment in these individuals.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Hälso- och sjukvårdsorganisation, hälsopolitik och hälsoekonomi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Health Care Service and Management, Health Policy and Services and Health Economy (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Fundoplication
- Hernia
- Hiatal
- Humans
- Laparoscopy
- Qualitative Research
- complication
- hiatus hernia
- human
- procedures
- stomach fundoplication
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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