The long-term lived experience of patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Flanagan
Jane M
JM
Boston College, Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.
Carroll
Diane L
DL
Hamilton
Glenys A
GA
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