<![CDATA[ABSTRACTCongestive heart failure or CHF is the failure of the heart to distribute oxygen as needed during tissue metabolism. According to WHO, CHF is one of the most common causes of cardiovascular disease whose prevalence is increasing every year. Heart failure patients experience a lot of anxiety that varies, from mild anxiety to severe anxiety. Anxiety in CHF patients can be caused because they have difficulty maintaining adequate oxygenation. Handling with various interventions is needed to reduce the anxiety experienced by the patient. The important role of nurses in this stage is to reduce anxiety complaints experienced by patients by using one of the nursing theories, namely the comfort theory of Katharine Kolcaba. This study used a qualitative method through interviews with 4 participants, consisting of 2 men and 2 women. The research themes were found, signs and symptoms experienced by CHF patients, medical history, family support, patient's race/culture, CHF patients' efforts to reduce symptoms, knowledge of the disease, anxiety, comfort, daily activities, age of participants, health services given by the hospital, the patient's self-image and the economy/income. It is hoped that this research can be a reference for deeper studies related to Kolcaba's theory of comfort, especially to reduce patient anxiety when patients are undergoing treatment.Keywords: CHF patients, Anxiety management, comfort, Kolcaba.]]>
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