Modification of self-concept in patients with a left-ventricular assist device: an initial exploration

Aims and objectives To explore how patients with left‐ventricular assist devices (LVAD) meet the health‐deviation requisite of modifying self‐concept to accept this form of treatment and restore normalcy. Background LVAD are becoming a standard option to improve the quality of life for patients with...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical nursing 2013-09, Vol.22 (17-18), p.2456-2464
Hauptverfasser:	Marcuccilli, Linda, Casida, Jesus, Peters, Rosalind M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	cardiovascular Cardiovascular disease Disease management Female Health care Heart-Assist Devices Humans Male Nursing Patient care planning phenomenological hermeneutics Self Concept Self esteem self-care
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