Abstract
The aims of treatment in chronic heart failure are to reduce symptoms, improve function and prolong life. Currently there is no patient-centred health-related quality of life measure in chronic heart failure. The aim of this study was to explore health-related quality of life from the perspective of patients with chronic heart failure and to identify themes for inclusion in a patient-generated instrument. Semi-structured interviewing of patients with an objective diagnosis of chronic heart failure was undertaken. Analysis of the transcripts identified seven themes on health-related quality of life. These were: changes in physical ability, emotional state, self-awareness and self-perception, changes in relationships, symptoms, maintaining social/ lifestyle status and cognitive aspects. Findings from this study will contribute to the development of a patient-led health-related quality of life measure for use in everyday practical care in a chronic heart failure population.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 207-212 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | British Journal of Cardiology |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 01 Sept 2007 |
Keywords
- Chronic heart failure
- Health-related quality of life
- Qualitative
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine