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Adolescents with ICDs described their experiences through six themes, suggesting nurses should focus on a normalization lens rather than an illness lens.
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What are the lived experiences of adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators?
What are the lived experiences of adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators?
Adolescents with ICDs experience a range of emotions and challenges, suggesting healthcare providers should focus on normalization rather than viewing them solely through an illness lens.
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Supports exploring normalization approaches in adolescent ICD care; hypothesis-generating and requires quantitative validation before practice change.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). DESIGN AND METHODS: This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of 14 adolescents with ICDs using face-to-face, semistructured interviews. RESULTS: Six themes were identified: life interrupted; still the same, except; sometimes it's tough; it cuts both ways; unique joule; and living life regular. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: These findings suggest that nurses could make a significant impact on the lives of adolescents with ICDs by focusing their efforts away from viewing the adolescent through an illness lens and more toward a normalization lens.
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Zeigler et al. (2009) studied Adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) (n=14). Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) was evaluated on Lived experiences (qualitative themes). Adolescents with ICDs described their experiences through six themes, suggesting nurses should focus on a normalization lens rather than an illness lens.
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