Efforts to change the life style after percutaneous coronary intervention: patients’ perspective

Patient who had Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) need postoperative care. The postoperative care should be given continually and it demands awareness and compliance from patients in managing their lifestyle. This process often gives the patients various obstacles and challenges. This study explored patients’ experiences in performing their daily life activities after they had percutaneous coronary intervention. The study was conducted by applying a phenomenology qualitative approach, involving 7 participants who had received PCI therapy and fulfilled the predetermined criteria. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. The data were analyzed using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The revealed theme was related to the struggle to modify their lifestyle. This theme described how participants tried to change their habit, including their exertion and feeling during their everyday life. This theme was divided into 6 sub-themes. Patients who had PCI experienced various psychological, physical and social issues during their effort to endure lifestyle changes. Continuous accompaniment, counseling and appropriate information in maintaining their lifestyle, helped the patients to cherish their life and motivated them to exchange their lifestyle better