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Abstract Aim To describe operating room nurses' experiences of well leg compartment syndrome and how they work perioperative to prevent it during the lithotomy position. Design The study had a qualitative design. Methods Focus group interviews were performed with 10 operating room (OR) nurses. The interviews were semi‐structured and analysed by qualitative content analysis. The study complied with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ). Results The main theme showed that the OR nurses shoulder duty and responsibility, independently and in the team, but they need more structural support and knowledge. The themes showed that they follow routines whenever possible and take responsibility for positioning; however, they have to balance between flexibility and strict routines. Although they also develop and participate in teamwork, they still need further knowledge. Conclusion The severe complication of well leg compartment syndrome (WLCS) can occur when the patient is in the lithotomy position. Maintaining the same routines and paying attention to the WHO's surgical safety checklist were described as actions that could prevent well leg compartment syndrome. Patient or Public Contribution No patient or public contribution. We have interviewed nurses but without financial support since the study was performed and supervised within a master programme.

Aim: To explore the experiences of living with symptomatic atrial fibrillation. Design: This study, with a descriptive qualitative design, was performed using semi‐structured individual interviews. Method: Six women and nine men with symptomatic atrial fibrillation were included. The transcribed interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The COREQ checklist was followed. Results: The analysis resulted in a main theme, namely balancing life and included the themes striving for illness control, becoming a receiver or an active partner in care and dealing with changed self‐image. The participants strived to understand their illness, prevent attacks and manage anxiety. Some of the participants were not involved in decision‐making, were uninformed about self‐care measures, reported a lack of continuity in care and felt that the doctors focused on information about the medical part of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore patients' experiences of preventive anticoagulation therapy in atrial fibrillation. Design: This was a descriptive qualitative study based on interviews. Methods: Individual interviews with 15 patients, 6 women and 9 men, treated with preventive oral anticoagulant due to atrial fibrillation, were conducted. The interviews were analysed with qualitative content analysis. Results: Based on the analysis, the theme Managing a necessary evil emerged. The theme comprised the three categories: Coping with anxiety and changes in daily life, Having confidence in care and Being a partner or only a receiver of treatment. Patients described it like being faced with a situation where a treatment perceived as vital was weighed against undesirable consequences and risks. Patients trusted caregivers and had confidence in care, but there was a risk of being a receiver of care instead of becoming a partner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]