Life Experiences and Coping Strategies in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Life Experiences and Coping Strategies in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Many adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) have to face considerable psychosocial difficulties. The aim of this study was to explore the life experiences of ACHD patients, from when they become aware of having a condition, till after the open heart surgery they underwent. The study was conduct...

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Main Authors: E. Callus, E. Quadri, A. Compare, A. Tovo, A. Giamberti, M. Chessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-10-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
Subjects:
Congenital heart disease
coping and adaptation emotions
focus groups
grounded theory
health behavior
interviews
Online Access:http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/34

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http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/34

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