Abstract

Fathers' experience of childbirth has been described as both distressing and wonderful. This research highlights professionals understanding to meet the supportive care needs of fathers when their partner suffers from a life-threatening diagnosis like Peripartum cardiomyopathy.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Harshida Patel, PhD; Marie Berg, PhD, RN, RM, MPH, MNSci -- Inst of Health care and Science, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Cecily Begley, PhD, RGN, RM, RNT, FFNRCSI, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Sigma Membership

Tau Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Childbirth, Heart Failure, Father, Care, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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What about fathers when their partner suffers from peripartum cardiomyopathy?

Washington, DC, USA

Fathers' experience of childbirth has been described as both distressing and wonderful. This research highlights professionals understanding to meet the supportive care needs of fathers when their partner suffers from a life-threatening diagnosis like Peripartum cardiomyopathy.