Key result
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in young patients are associated with significant psychosocial challenges, particularly shock-related anxiety, with no pediatric intervention studies available.
Why the study?
What are the psychosocial outcomes and intervention needs for children and young adolescents with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators?
What are the psychosocial outcomes and intervention needs for children and young adolescents with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators?
Young ICD patients experience significant shock-related anxiety, highlighting a critical need for targeted pediatric psychosocial interventions.
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Supports psychosocial assessment in young ICD patients; leaves open efficacy of targeted interventions pending pediatric trials.
Sears et al. (2009) conducted a review in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) in children and young adolescents. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) was evaluated on Psychosocial outcomes (anxiety). Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in young patients are associated with significant psychosocial challenges, particularly shock-related anxiety, with no pediatric intervention studies available.
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