Psychological impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillator on their recipients.
This 12-month longitudinal prospective study tracked the depression and anxiety levels of implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients after implantation of the device. Depression and anxiety levels dropped significantly over time. These findings suggest that interventions should be implemented early because the needs are greatest in the first few weeks after device implantation.
Wheeler
Erlinda C
EC
School of Nursing, University of Delaware, McDowell Hall, 311 Newark, DE 19716, USA. ewheeler@udel.edu
Pretzer-Aboff
Ingrid
I
Hardie
Thomas
T
Disabatino
Angela
A
Saylor
Jennifer
J
Lucey
Rita
R
D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009732:Nursing Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D013318:Stroke Volume