Korean J Adult Nurs.  2015 Feb;27(1):21-28. 10.7475/kjan.2015.27.1.21.

Mindfulness Meditation Experiences among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Phenomenological Study

Affiliations
  • 1College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea. asansong@knu.ac.kr
  • 2Korean Language & Literature Association, Gwangju, Korea.
  • 3Department of Cardiology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • 4Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was aimed to explore and describe the experiences of mindfulness meditation (mindfulness-based stress reduction, MBSR) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) as a method of cardiac rehabilitation.
METHODS
In-depth interviews was conducted with 7 participants with CAD post percutaneous coronary intervention. Main question was 'what is your experiences with MBSR?' Colaizzi's seven steps of phenomenological analysis was used for eliciting embedded meanings.
RESULTS
Five theme clusters were found; rediscovery of mindfulness meditation, obtaining self-control for stress management, self-worth, feeling of happiness, and looking into myself.
CONCLUSION
This study provides a profound picture on the experiences of mindfulness meditation among participants with coronary artery disease. MBSR can help patients with CAD in reducing stress and to enhance their cardiac rehabilitations. It is hoped that mindfulness meditation can be used in clinical setting as a part of cardiac rehabilitation program.


MeSH Terms

Coronary Artery Disease*
Happiness
Hope
Humans
Meditation*
Mindfulness*
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Rehabilitation
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