Treated with preventive anticoagulation therapy in atrial fibrillation: the patients’ perspective

Treated with preventive anticoagulation therapy in atrial fibrillation : the patients’ perspective

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore patients’ experiences of preventive anticoagulation therapy in atrial fibrillation.Design: This was a descriptive qualitative study based on interviews.Methods: Individual interviews with 15 patients, 6 women and 9 men, treated with preventive oral anticoagulant due to atrial fibrillation, were conducted. The interviews were analysed with qualitative content analysis.Results: Based on the analysis, the theme Managing a necessary evil emerged. The theme comprised the three categories: Coping with anxiety and changes in daily life, Having confidence in care and Being a partner or only a receiver of treatment. Patients described it like being faced with a situation where a treatment perceived as vital was weighed against undesirable consequences and risks. Patients trusted caregivers and had confidence in care, but there was a risk of being a receiver of care instead of becoming a partner.

Hörnsten, ÅsaUmeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad(Swepub:umu)asho0001 (author)
Hellström Ängerud, KarinUmeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad(Swepub:umu)kahe0018 (author)
Umeå universitetAvdelningen för medicin (creator_code:org_t)

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