Lived in Experience following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in selected Hospital Chengalpatttu.

Abstract

Objectives
1. To assess the psychological status & Physiological condition experienced by individuals following Coronary artery bypass grafting.
2. To determine strategies that facilitate adaptation to a new lifestyle, modified by the disease.
Methodology
The study approach were qualitative descriptive design focusing on the lived experience following CABG (coronary artery bypass
graft) patients (n = 15). Data were collected using semi-structured in depth interview conducted for 15 days 1 month after hospital
discharge. The transcripts of the interview were analyzed using descriptive thematic analysis.
Results
The article describes selected themes that emerged during the process of analysis. The main findings relate to Physiological componentExperience of pain, sleep pattern, Activity level, General Health and wellness, Psychological component - Family concern and support,
Attention from family members, self-confidence, Spiritual and Social concerns
Conclusion
The author identified some Codes with similar meanings were classified and divided into subthemes, which were further grouped into
themes that reflected their central content. The Overall experience by the participants are “Life is meant better than before and feeling
healthy and meaningful”. I want to live for many years and support my family. Newer strategies which facilitates adaptation to a new
lifestyle modified by the disease were adapted by the patient like making them stress free and regular checkups