Consequences of Psychological Aspects: From Jordanian Heart Failure Patients’ Beliefs
Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa, Ferial A. Hayajneh, Sajeda Alhamory, Ahmad Rayan, Mohammad Alnaeem, Tamador Raked Al Tarawneh, Nour Ali Assaf Alrida, Manar Abu-abbas, Aida Suhemat, Ibrahim R. Ayasreh- General Nursing
Introduction
Psychological aspects are common in patients with heart failure (HF). Psychological aspects have negative consequences in patients with HF.
Objective
This study was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of psychological aspects in Jordanian patients with HF.
Methods
This study is a qualitative study conducted with the participation of 24 patients with HF. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews.
Results
The main theme of the findings can be expressed as “Consequences of psychological aspects of HF.” The following four sub-themes emerged from the data: social isolation, disturbance of feelings, being non-compliant, and growing burden on the health care system.
Conclusion
The findings revealed the need for informing healthcare providers about the negative consequences of psychological aspects and develop clinical guidelines to evaluate psychological aspects to support these patients.