Key result
Psychological distress in partners of ICD patients was at least on par with patient levels, with most large-scale studies suggesting distress decreases in the first year postimplantation.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence and impact of psychological distress in partners of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
Population
Partners of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator from 22 studies with quantitative sample…
Design
Systematic_review
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Partners merit distress screening alongside ICD recipients; extends evidence for dyadic care models while leaving intervention trials open.
Systematic Review
What is the prevalence and impact of psychological distress in partners of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
Partners of ICD patients experience psychological distress at levels comparable to the patients themselves, highlighting the need for partner-inclusive care and larger studies.
Broek et al. (2010) conducted a systematic review in Psychological distress in partners of ICD patients. Partner of an ICD patient vs. ICD patients was evaluated on Psychological distress. Psychological distress in partners of ICD patients was at least on par with patient levels, with most large-scale studies suggesting distress decreases in the first year postimplantation.
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