title: Permanent pacemakers: the nurse's role in patient education and follow-up care.
abstract: Educating cardiac patients in how to lead an active life after a permanent pacemaker implant presents many challenges for nurses involved in their care. Suitable educational material delivered during both the inpatient and the outpatient phases of care can foster a positive attitude and independence in these patients. Nurses are becoming increasingly independent in their management of the follow-up care of these patients. Guidelines for the assessment of pacemaker function, detection of malfunction, and reprogramming techniques are provided.
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sheehan
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000592:standards; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013041:Specialties, Nursing