Key result
The EOL-ICD Questionnaire, comprising 39 items across experiences, attitudes, and knowledge domains, demonstrated sufficient validity and reliability for assessing end-of-life concerns in ICD patients.
Population
Patients living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
Design
Other
Authors
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Supports EOL assessment in ICD patients; leaves open integration into care pending outcome studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=141)
Yes
The EOL-ICDQ is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing experiences, attitudes, and knowledge regarding end-of-life issues in ICD patients.
Thylén et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) recipients (n=141). EOL-ICD Questionnaire was evaluated on Measurement properties including validity, respondent satisfaction, homogeneity, and stability (reproducibility). The EOL-ICD Questionnaire, comprising 39 items across experiences, attitudes, and knowledge domains, demonstrated sufficient validity and reliability for assessing end-of-life concerns in ICD patients.
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