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Perceptions of received information, social support, and coping in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

Ivarsson, Bodil LU ; Ekmehag, Björn LU ; Hesselstrand, Roger LU ; Rådegran, Göran LU and Sjöberg, Trygve LU (2014) In Clinical medicine insights. Circulatory, respiratory and pulmonary medicine 8. p.21-28
Abstract
Patients with a life-limiting diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) need disease-specific information, ability to cope, and functioning social networks. This cohort study investigated the experiences of PAH and CTEPH patients who received information about their diagnosis, treatment, and management, in addition to coping and social support. Sixty-eight adult patients (mean ± SD, age 67 ± 14; 66% women) were included. A total of 54% of the patients wanted more information. Patients received information mostly in areas concerning medical test procedures, the diagnosis, disease severity, possible disease causes, and how to manage their disease. Coping ability was... (More)
Patients with a life-limiting diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) need disease-specific information, ability to cope, and functioning social networks. This cohort study investigated the experiences of PAH and CTEPH patients who received information about their diagnosis, treatment, and management, in addition to coping and social support. Sixty-eight adult patients (mean ± SD, age 67 ± 14; 66% women) were included. A total of 54% of the patients wanted more information. Patients received information mostly in areas concerning medical test procedures, the diagnosis, disease severity, possible disease causes, and how to manage their disease. Coping ability was significantly better in patients who were satisfied with the received information (P = 0.0045). The information given to PAH or CTEPH patients and their communication with healthcare professionals can be greatly improved. Gaps in information and misunderstandings can be avoided by working in cooperation with the patients, their relatives, and within the PAH team. (Less)
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Clinical medicine insights. Circulatory, respiratory and pulmonary medicine
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21 - 28
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10.4137/CCRPM.S18586
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Psychosocial issues in pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
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  author       = {{Ivarsson, Bodil and Ekmehag, Björn and Hesselstrand, Roger and Rådegran, Göran and Sjöberg, Trygve}},
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  title        = {{Perceptions of received information, social support, and coping in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/3133259/5462376.pdf}},
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