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Semi\u2010structured interviews explored participants' lived experiences. The COREQ guideline was followed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Ethical Issues and Approval<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study is registered in the Internal Directory of Research Projects in the Central Denmark Region (reg. no. 1\u201016\u201002\u2010232\u201019). It adheres to ethical principles for qualitative research, and all participants gave verbal and written informed consent.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted semi\u2010structured interviews with 17 patients recently discharged following hospitalisation for IHD. Interviews were analysed using a five\u2010step meaning condensation process, guided by existential theory on dwelling\u2013mobility.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The overarching theme \u2018The ambiguity of being mortal and living well\u2019 captures the paradox of existential \u2018homelessness\u2019 and possibilities for well\u2010being. Three themes emerged: (1)\n                      <jats:italic>Existential concerns and considering the severity of the disease<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2014facing uncertainty and struggling to trust in the body; (2)\n                      <jats:italic>Confidence in returning to a normal everyday life<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2014regaining control through social support and familiar activities; (3)\n                      <jats:italic>Existential possibilities and appreciation of life<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2014a renewed outlook marked by gratitude and motivation for meaningful change. CR is perceived as a source of reassurance and support, but must feel personally relevant.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients' existential experiences shortly after discharge influence their engagement with CR. A person\u2010centred conversation about CR that integrates existential concerns can support well\u2010being, foster confidence and enhance CR participation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/scs.70156","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,20]],"date-time":"2025-11-20T04:00:16Z","timestamp":1763611216000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Existential Well\u2010Being and Suffering in the Context of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Interview Study"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"39","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9349-166X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Birgit","family":"Rasmussen","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Physio\u2010 and Occupational Therapy Horsens Regional Hospital  Horsens Denmark"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-0856-6837","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Thomas","family":"Maribo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Public Health Aarhus University  Aarhus Denmark"},{"name":"DEFACTUM Central Denmark Region  Aarhus Denmark"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3107-1699","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Bente Skovsby","family":"Toft","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Institute for Clinical Medicine Aarhus University  Aarhus Denmark"},{"name":"Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Aarhus University Hospital  Aarhus Denmark"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,19]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_12_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/1471-2261-14-96"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1177\/1474515115614712"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/S0738-3991(02)00196-9"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_5_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.12968\/bjon.2011.20.2.107"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_6_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1365-2702.2005.01518.x"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_7_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12872-017-0512-7"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_8_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/HCR.0000000000000195"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_9_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.hrtlng.2018.09.011"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_10_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jacc.2015.10.044"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_11_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/jcdd8120166"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_12_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1177\/0269215513481046"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_13_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3402\/qhw.v10.28717"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_14_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/jocn.12867"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_15_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.mayocp.2016.10.014"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_16_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1177\/1474515118783157"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_17_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12913-024-12073-x"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_18_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/HCR.0000000000000826"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_19_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12913-020-05619-2"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_20_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s11886-021-01616-x"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_21_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12872-020-01783-9"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_22_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/bmjopen-2022-064660"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_23_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/scs.12334"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_24_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/jan.12620"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_25_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/JCN.0000000000000732"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_26_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1080\/09638288.2023.2236014"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_27_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1080\/17482631.2021.1934996"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_28_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/scs.12985"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_29_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3402\/qhw.v5i3.5444"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_30_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3402\/qhw.v6i4.10362"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_31_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1097\/HCR.0000000000000573"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_32_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1191\/0269215505cr818oa"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_33_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.physio.2004.03.006"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_34_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1080\/09638288.2016.1261417"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_35_1","volume-title":"Truth and Method","author":"Gadamer H.\u2010G.","year":"2013"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_36_1","volume-title":"Truth and Method","author":"Gadamer H. 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