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ÀÌ¸í¼±:Yi Myung-Sun
±è±ÝÀÚ:Kim Kum-Ja/Â÷ÁöÀº:Cha Ji-Eun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify and describe illness experiences of men with myocardial infarction. Methods: Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews with 10 male patients. Analysis was done using phenomenological analysis.
Results: Five theme clusters including 11 themes emerged. 1) ¡°Unexpected grave disease instantly dividing life and death¡± describes the great ignorance of symptoms and experience as a survivor narrowly escaping death. 2) ¡°A disease still not considered a disease¡± illustrates the paradoxical and confusing situation between low level of awareness of the severity of the disease and high level of reflection on their unhealthy lifestyles. 3) ¡°Fighting against me for health¡± illustrates their resolution and action to maintain health while experiencing helplessness. 4) ¡°Relationships in a no-win situation¡± contains defensive posture due to social stigma and the dilemma of family breadwinners. And 5) ¡°Introspection of past and future life¡± describes positive turnings in life through enlightenment in addition to remorseful feeling about the past and persistent worry of death.
Conclusion: Health professionals need to support men with myocardial infarction by providing family-oriented and empowerment-based self-management interventions to lead to success in their illness journey and to improve their quality of life.
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KeyWords
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Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Disease, Qualitative Research, Male
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