title: The long-term lived experience of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
authors.affiliation: Boston College, Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Jane M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Flanagan
authors.forename: Diane L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: Glenys A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003657:Decision Making; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005239:Fear / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged; D009511:New England; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012649:Self Concept; D012934:Social Isolation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires