The Expressions of Hope in the Face of Complex Surgery: Experiences of Patients and Their Loved Ones

摘要

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), a reduction in damaged lung tissue in end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a breakthrough surgical procedure requiring months of rigorous screening, testing, and conditioning. Engaging in this process is prolonged and challenging with no research found exploring patients and loved ones’ experiences through this demanding process.