Journey From Experiences That Left Trace to Today in Patients Who Underwent Coronary Artery By-pass Graft Surgery
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to make the experiences of patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery visible and to understand them more deeply.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted through interviews with 10 coronary artery bypass graft patients. Heidegger’s phenomenological approach was used as a method. The data for the study was collected through Demographic Information Form and Semi-Structured Interview Form between November 2019-March 2020.
Results: The ages of the participants varied between 53 and 79 and they underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery a minimum of a year ago. The interviews yielded two categories: emotions and experiences about the bypass surgery as “Perioperative period experiences that left a trace” and today’s emotions and experiences as “Now/Nothing is as it was before”. Also, nine subthemes were identified.
Conclusion: The Patients’ experiences that leave a trace involved reflections of the culture and faith, and it was obvious that they were inclined to find a new perspective for their changed lives and health. The results show the necessity of incorporating the sociocultural values and beliefs of patients in the care process.
Keywords
Qualitative Content Analysis, Experience, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Surgery, Patients
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