Key result
Remote monitoring of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators did not significantly affect quality of life compared to standard outpatient check-ups (score 68.6 vs 64.6, p=0.09).
Why the study?
Does remote monitoring improve quality of life, anxiety, depression, and patient satisfaction in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators compared to standard outpatient check-ups?
Cross-Sectional (n=300)
No
Does remote monitoring improve quality of life, anxiety, depression, and patient satisfaction in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators compared to standard outpatient check-ups?
Remote monitoring of ICD patients does not negatively impact quality of life or psychological well-being and is highly preferred by patients over standard outpatient visits.
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Remote monitoring was not associated with worse QoL in ICD patients; leaves open preference benefits in prospective trials.
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Šafaříková et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) (n=300). Home Monitoring (HM) system vs. Standard outpatient check-ups was evaluated on Total Quality of Life (QoL) score (p=0.09). Remote monitoring of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators did not significantly affect quality of life compared to standard outpatient check-ups (score 68.6 vs 64.6, p=0.09).
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