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Abdominal wall hernia and mental health: patients lived experiences and implications for patient care

  • By

  • O. A. M. Smith

  • M. Mierzwinski

  • J. McVey

  • P. Chitsabesan

  • S. Chintapatla

  • October 25, 2022

  • 0 min

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    Abdominal wall hernia (AWH) significantly impacts patients' mental health, contributing to anxiety, low mood, and depression.

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    The study identified three key mental health themes in AWH patients: psychological distress, identity disruption, and coping mechanisms.

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    Qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews, were used to explore patients' lived experiences with AWH.

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    Participants in the study included a diverse group of AWH patients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of mental health impacts.

  • 5

    Mental health assessment tools for AWH patients are limited, highlighting the need for more research in this area.

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Abdominal wall hernia and mental health: patients lived experiences and implications for patient care

  • by O. A. M. Smith, M. Mierzwinski, J. McVey, P. Chitsabesan, S. Chintapatla

  • October 25, 2022

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