Accepting Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis as an Important Challenge During Transition Process: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Background & Aim: The increasing prevalence of myocardial infarction has turned this disease into a global epidemic. With the diagnosis of myocardial infarction and health-illness transition, changes are made in a person's life. Special attention is needed to manage non-acceptance of a newly diagnosed disease and achieve a healthy transition. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the causes of acceptance or non-acceptance of the first myocardial infarction.

Methods & Materials: This qualitative study utilized the directed content analysis approach based on Meleis transition theory. Data were collected between June 2023 and January 2024 through in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews with 11 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis followed the three-step method proposed by Elo and Kyngas.

Results: The analysis revealed four main categories: Nature of Transition, Transition Condition, Patterns of Response and Nursing Therapeutics. In this study, the transition condition is discussed.

Conclusion: Illness Acceptance is accepting the possible problems that may happen due to getting sick and then starting a new life. In the meantime, it is necessary to improve some of the factors that affect the level of acceptance of a person and facilitate acceptance and reduce the obstacles as much as possible.