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Studerendes oplevede mestringsforventning i faget âInterview som redskab til indsamling af dataâ
Women's experiences of their osteoporosis diagnosis at the time of diagnosis and 6 months later: A phenomenological hermeneutic study
This paper describes a phenomenological hermeneutic study of experiences of women who were recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. The research objective was to investigate women's experiences of living with osteoporosis during the first 6 months after diagnosis when treatment was first prescribed. Fifteen women were included in the study. The inclusion criteria were a DXA scan at one of the two hospitals showing a T-score below â2.5 (lower back or hip), age 65 years or older; no previous known osteoporotic fracture; at least one of the known risk factors for osteoporosis; and prescription of anti-osteoporotic treatment. Exclusion criteria were previous diagnosis of osteoporosis or previous treatment with anti-osteoporotic medication. Data were collected through in-depth interviews shortly after diagnosis and 6 months later. The performed analyses were inspired by Paul Ricoeur's theory of interpretation of texts comprising three levels: naĂŻve reading, structural analysis, and critical interpretation and discussion. Three key themes emerged: 1) being diagnosed, 2) being prescribed medical treatment, and 3) being on the path of learning to live with osteoporosis. The findings suggest a need for improved support for the patients to gain understanding of their diagnosis and the risk of osteoporotic fracture as well as to learn to live with osteoporosis. The study highlights new health promotion areas for targeting interventions at newly diagnosed patients, helping them accept and interpret the diagnosis, and the medical treatment
Additional file 1. of WomenâÂÂs lived experiences of learning to live with osteoporosis: a longitudinal qualitative study
This file contains the applied open interview guide. (DOC 36 kb
Patientsâ and Family Membersâ Experiences of a Novel Nurse-Led Intervention Using Family Conversations Targeting Families Afflicted by Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Purpose: To explore patientsâ and family membersâ experiences of participating in an intervention using nurse-led family nursing conversations (NLFCs) targeting families affected by chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), including the perceived impact of the intervention on the individual and the family. CNCP substantially impacts patients and families. Due to a lack of simple treatment solutions, the condition needs to be managed rather than cured. Family involvement seems a promising tool, but research evaluating specific approaches is limited. Interventions based on the family systems nursing framework by Wright and Leahey have been helpful in other populations. Nonetheless, the approach warrants further investigation and evaluation in patients with CNCP. Patients and Methods: A phenomenological hermeneutical design was applied, and individual interviews were conducted with ten patients and ten family members who received the intervention. The analysis was inspired by Ricoeurâs philosophy of text interpretation. Findings: Three themes emerged during the analysis. âTaking part in the intervention while being affected by previous experiencesâ showed that patients and family members were affected by different experiences and burdens and therefore entered the intervention with varied starting points. âBeing empowered through validation and understandingâ showed that participants mainly viewed the intervention as beneficial, increasing patientsâ and family membersâ mutual understanding and underpinning acceptance of the chronic pain condition. âBeing receptive to the intervention â mechanisms contributing to achieving benefitâ identified contributing mechanisms influencing patientsâ and family membersâ experiences of the intervention. These mechanisms included confidence in the nursesâ facilitation of the intervention, the timing of the intervention, the participantâs level of acceptance, and readiness to engage in the intervention. Conclusion and Relevance to Clinical Practice: The intervention was mainly experienced as helpful. Thus, healthcare settings treating CNCP should consider implementing NLFC in clinical practice with adjustments to meet the vulnerability of the CNCP population.</p