Health-seeking beliefs of cardiovascular patients: A qualitative study

Davidson, PM; Daly, J; Leung, D; Ang, E; Paull, G; DiGiacomo, M; Hancock, K; Cao, Y; Du, HY; Thompson, DR

Health-seeking beliefs of cardiovascular patients: A qualitative study

Davidson, PM

Daly, J

Leung, D Ang, E Paull, G DiGiacomo, M

Hancock, K Cao, Y Du, HY Thompson, DR

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2011, 48 (11), pp. 1367 - 1375
Issue Date:: 2011-11-01

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dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Daly, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8017-2974	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Leung, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ang, E	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Paull, G	en_US
dc.contributor.author	DiGiacomo, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5484-8224	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hancock, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Cao, Y	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Du, HY	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Thompson, DR	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-02-25	en_US
dc.date.issued	2011-11-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2011, 48 (11), pp. 1367 - 1375	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0020-7489	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/17484
dc.description.abstract	Objectives: The study aims were to (a) describe the experiences of Chinese Australians with heart disease following discharge from hospital for an acute cardiac event; (b) identify patterns and cultural differences of Chinese Australians following discharge from hospital; and (c) illustrate the illness/health seeking behaviors and health beliefs of Chinese Australians. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: Interview data were obtained from the following sources: (a) focus groups of Chinese community participants without heart disease; (b) interviews with patients recently discharged from hospital following an admission for an acute cardiac event; and (c) interviews with Chinese-born health professionals working in Australia. Qualitative thematic analysis was undertaken. Results: Study themes generated from the data were: (1) linking traditional values and beliefs with Western medicine; (2) reverence for health professionals and family; and (3) juxtaposing traditional beliefs and self-management. Conclusions: Considering the influence of cultural values in developing health care plans and clinical decision making is important. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Nursing Studies	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.02.021	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cardiovascular Diseases	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Discharge	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Focus Groups	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Acceptance of Health Care	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	China	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	New South Wales	en_US
dc.title	Health-seeking beliefs of cardiovascular patients: A qualitative study	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	11	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	48	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - WHO CC
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	11	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	48	en_US

Abstract:

Objectives: The study aims were to (a) describe the experiences of Chinese Australians with heart disease following discharge from hospital for an acute cardiac event; (b) identify patterns and cultural differences of Chinese Australians following discharge from hospital; and (c) illustrate the illness/health seeking behaviors and health beliefs of Chinese Australians. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: Interview data were obtained from the following sources: (a) focus groups of Chinese community participants without heart disease; (b) interviews with patients recently discharged from hospital following an admission for an acute cardiac event; and (c) interviews with Chinese-born health professionals working in Australia. Qualitative thematic analysis was undertaken. Results: Study themes generated from the data were: (1) linking traditional values and beliefs with Western medicine; (2) reverence for health professionals and family; and (3) juxtaposing traditional beliefs and self-management. Conclusions: Considering the influence of cultural values in developing health care plans and clinical decision making is important. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.

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