Coping with everyday life and physical activity in the aftermath of an acute pulmonary embolism: A qualitative study exploring patients' perceptions and coping strategies

Abstract

Most participants had managed to resume their everyday life 6-12 months after the APE event, but were still limited in their daily activities and found it difficult to sustain a sufficient level of physical activity. They described different barriers and facilitators, which should be addressed in future rehabilitation interventions.