Objective : The objective of this study is to describe the progress of Hwa-byung and the influence factors in Hwa-byung.
Method : Data were collected from semi-structured interviews. We studied the progress and recovery of Hwa-byung with the lived ex...
Objective : The objective of this study is to describe the progress of Hwa-byung and the influence factors in Hwa-byung.
Method : Data were collected from semi-structured interviews. We studied the progress and recovery of Hwa-byung with the lived experiences of 8 middle aged women suffered from Hwa-byung. To analyse the data collected, a Consensual Qualitative Research(CQR) methodology was used.
Result : 8 participants who thought themselves Hwa-byung were actually 6 Hwa-byung patients and 2 non Hwa-byung patients. 4 years later, Among 6 Hwa-byung patients 4 patients recovered, 1 patient persisted, last one patient is circular Hwa-byung. Over time, The symptoms of Hwa-byung were reduced substantially. But patients recognizes their disease continuously persisted. Also, they thought the symptoms increasing. t is observed that environmental chages, physical changes, cognitive changes, emotional chages and changes of attitude toward others in the recovery period. ecovery factors is the reduction of stimuli, social support, exercise, treatment, control of rumination and some cognitive changes. Patients thought a direct correlation between Hwa-byung symptoms and hypertension. And They looked on Hwa-byung as cause of various diseases.
Conclusion : To recover Hwa-byung, It is necessary that patients have changes of environment, cognition and emotion and need to have self management in everyday life. In addition, Doctor should correct the misconception about symptoms that thought too much.