. The overall waiting time for coronary artery bypass grafting was
6 6 days. According to the analysis, the patients’ statements were grouped in
‘fears’, ‘negation of fears’ and ‘other emotional and physical conditions’. The
interviews could cover all categories simultaneously. Eighteen patients mentioned
fears, and most of them referred to specific issues. However, 16 of the 18 patients
also named nonspecific fears and uncertainties. Fifteen patients negated fear.
Twenty-three patients described their emotions and/or somatic conditions.