Abstract
Patient education as well as research concerning this subject has been an area of interest that has increased substantially. However there is a need for further evaluative research that systematically and objectively measures patient education outcomes.
The aim of this study was to describe the experience of received patient education in a group of HIV infected patients. After participating in a patient education program, open ended interviews were carried out with four patients, one woman and three men. The data (the patients narratives) were analyzed based on the principles of content analysis.
The narratives revealed two main categories, each with two sub themes. The categories were Sense of belonging, with the sub-themes sense of togetherness and experience and How to manage, with the sub-themes sense of control and awarness.
In conclusion we can establish the fact that persons living with HIV might be in need of increased knowledge and support groups. However, more research is needed within the area of patient education and thereby it would be of interest to further study how this affects HIV infected patient's sense of wellbeing.