ArticleJournal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing2013
Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation-patient satisfaction from a single-center UK experience.
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- Virtual reality-based preprocedural education increases preparedness and satisfaction of patients about the catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA · 2021Trial
- Unilateral versus Bilateral Groin Puncture for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Multi-Center Prospective Randomized Study.Yonsei medical journal · 2019Trial
- Clinical Utility of Baseline Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels on Health Status Outcomes after Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation in Individuals without Heart Failure.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- 360° Virtual reality to improve patient education and reduce anxiety towards atrial fibrillation ablation.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2023Observational
- Patient experience of very high power short duration radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation under mild conscious sedation.Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing · 2023Article
- Virtual reality informative aids increase residents' atrial fibrillation ablation procedures-related knowledge and patients' satisfaction.Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA · 2021Article
- Patient-reported outcomes after cryoballoon ablation are equivalent between moderate sedation and general anesthesia.Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPatient satisfaction is an indicator of quality of care and a key factor for patients' healthcare choices. Although atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is now common, there are no published data on patient satisfaction during this procedure.
methodsAnonymous patient satisfaction questionnaires were distributed to consecutive AF ablation patients over 6 months at a single center.
resultsOf 101 questionnaires returned, 51 % related to a first procedure. Pre-operative clinic experiences were good. Prior to ablation, 53 % reported receiving information leaflets, while 55 % reported using the Internet to search for further information. Mean anxiety pre-procedurally on a ten-point scale was 3.1 ± 2.9 and 97 % of patients felt prepared. Afterwards, however, 31 % found the experience not as expected, mainly due to being in more pain or more awake. A large number of patients recalled the procedure in detail, despite use of conscious sedation. Overall cath lab experience was good or excellent for the majority (79 %). Patients felt less well than expected immediately post-procedure and perceived a higher complication rate immediately after ablation (24 %) and at home (32 %) than reported by physicians (4.5 %). Despite this, 89 % would recommend an AF ablation to a friend or relative, and 96 % would recommend our institution.
conclusionOur findings suggest that most patients are satisfied with the AF ablation experience, but this is not solely dependent on procedural success. Dissatisfaction occurs due to unmet expectations, particularly excess pain, i.e. greater than expected, during and after ablation. An improved consent process may improve patient experience. Physicians should also address initiatives to reduce pain during AF ablation.
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