Self-efficacy, recovery and psychological wellbeing one to five years after heart transplantation: a Swedish cross-sectional study

Matilda Almgren, Pia Lundqvist, Annette Lennerling, Anna Forsberg, Institute of Health Sciences, Lund University, The Transplant Centre, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Skåne University Hospital

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Published online on June 09, 2020

Abstract

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BackgroundSelf-efficacy refers to a person´s confidence in carrying out treatment-related activities and constitutes the foundation of self-management as well as long-term follow-up after heart transplantation. Exploring the heart recipients´ experiences ...