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  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) prevent sudden cardiac death.
  • Concerns exist regarding reduced quality of life and psychological effects post-ICD implantation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient perspectives and psychological impacts of living with an ICD.
  • To gain insights into the lived experiences of individuals with ICDs.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive analysis of interviews with 15 ICD patients.
  • Thematic analysis of verbatim transcripts to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Five themes emerged: shock experiences, lack of shock concern, quality of life changes, implantation expectations, and follow-up program impact.
  • Most participants expressed minimal concern about receiving shocks from their ICD.
  • Individual concerns related to ICDs vary significantly.

Conclusions:

  • ICD follow-up should focus on enhancing quality of life and mental well-being, not just device function.
  • Routine screening for anxiety and depression post-ICD implantation is recommended.
  • Patient experiences highlight diverse psychological effects of living with an ICD.