Consequences of Psychological Aspects: From Jordanian Heart Failure Patients’ Beliefs

INTRODUCTION: Psychological aspects are common in patients with heart failure (HF). Psychological aspects have negative consequences in patients with HF. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of psychological aspects in Jordanian patients with HF. METHODS: This study is a qualitative study conducted with the participation of 24 patients with HF. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: The main theme of the findings can be expressed as “Consequences of psychological aspects of HF.” The following four sub-themes emerged from the data: social isolation, disturbance of feelings, being non-compliant, and growing burden on the health care system. CONCLUSION: The findings revealed the need for informing healthcare providers about the negative consequences of psychological aspects and develop clinical guidelines to evaluate psychological aspects to support these patients.