Why the study?
What is the lived experience of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and their families?
Population
3 implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) recipients and 3 family members
Authors
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Patients with ICDs face daily psychological and lifestyle burdens; hypothesis-generating for tailored support strategies pending prospective studies.
What is the lived experience of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and their families?
Living with an ICD involves significant psychological and lifestyle adjustments, highlighting the need for healthcare providers to offer targeted education and emotional support.
Eckert et al. (2002) studied this question.
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