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Participants also demonstrated situated adaptive capacity in managing device-related and home-care demands.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients with LVADs face substantial post-discharge home management challenges, while vulnerability and adaptive capacity coexist during recovery. 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