SynthesisHealth and quality of life outcomes2016
Perceptions and experiences of patients living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a systematic review and meta-synthesis.
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- "That kind of changes things": a meta-synthesis of the lived experiences of people with chronic heart disease.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Pooled it
- What Do We Know About Young Adult Cardiac Patients' Experience? A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Pooled it
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- Symptom Experiences and Coping Strategies in Turkish Patients with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Interviews.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Predictors of Quality of Life, Anxiety and Acceptance in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2024Article
- Development of a patient and clinician co-led education program to promote living well with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Insights from a pilot project.PEC innovation · 2022Article
- Adaptation status and related factors in patients living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- The Predictor Roles of Spiritual Well-Being, Healthcare Professionals' Support and Shock Anxiety in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Device Acceptance.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2022Article
- Case Report: Pulmonary Vein Isolation as a Tailored Treatment for Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia During Hemodialysis in a Patient With Right Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Article
- Prospective evaluation of health status, quality of life and clinical outcomes following implantable defibrillator generator exchange.Journal of geriatric cardiology : JGC · 2021Article
- Delivering an efficient and effective support group for patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs): patient perspectives of key concerns and predictors of inclination to attend.BMC health services research · 2021Article
- [Quality of life in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator from a salutogenic perspective : A qualitative study in cardiologic health service research].Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie · 2020Article
- Changes in the Physical Function and Psychological Distress from Pre-Implant to 1, 6, and 12 Months Post-Implant in Patients Undergoing Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundSudden cardiac deaths have become a growing major public health concern that affects the world. Despite the various etiologies, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias attribute the main cause of sudden cardiac deaths. Therefore in certain groups of high-risk patients, the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) has been recommended as either a secondary or primary prophylactic method of prevention.
objectiveTo summarise the perceptions of ICD recipients and provide an overview of their experiences with regards to the quality of life, coping strategies, and learning needs.
methodsA systematic search was conducted using CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Primary research articles published from January 2005 to January 2016 that met the inclusion criteria were selected and assessed for methodological quality.
resultsThirty-nine articles consisting of 16 qualitative studies, 22 quantitative studies, and 1 mixed methods study were included for the meta-synthesis. Findings extracted from these studies were grouped into eight subthemes with 'living the ICD experience: a constant process of redefining oneself' emerging as an over-arching theme.
conclusionThis review provides insight into the perspectives and experiences of ICD recipients. Current evidence highlights the need for healthcare professionals to improve future care standards and develop a patient-centric holistic program that meets the specific needs of ICD recipients. Moreover, future studies are required to address the research gaps identified and also explore the perceptions of patients living with ICD in the Asian context.
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