scholarly journals Aerobic Exercise Effects on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress After an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia M. Dougherty ◽  
Robert L. Burr ◽  
Peter J. Kudenchuk ◽  
Robb W. Glenny
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator

Changes in Health Status, Psychological Distress, and Quality of Life in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Recipients Between 6 Months and 1 Year After Implantation

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane L Carroll ◽  
Glenys A Hamilton ◽  
Barbara J Kenney
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Background: Living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has positive health benefits but the impact on well-being and quality of life over a period of time has not been studied in depth. Aim: To follow patients prospectively over the first year and to compare the changes from time of ICD implantation, to 6 months and 1 year. Methods: Generalized linear models were used to assess changes through examination of health status (SF-36), psychological distress (POMS), and quality of life (QLI) scores. Results: There were 19 females (27%) and 51 males (73%) in the sample with a mean age of 64 years. There were significant improvements over time in 3 of the 8 sub-concepts of health status: role physical ( P<0.001), vitality ( P<0.013) and social functioning ( P<0.001). The Profile of Mood States revealed significantly less total psychological distress at 6 months with a non-significant leveling off or increase at 1 year. The quality of life index revealed no significant changes over time. Conclusions: The effects of living with an ICD are not well understood. Research should continue to identify the impact over time in this population and sub-groups so that health care providers can address the social and psychological needs of this population.

scholarly journals P1742Assessment of quality of life and ICD shock-related anxiety in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: the PainFree SST study

EP Europace ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (suppl_3) ◽  
pp. iii379-iii379
Author(s):  
Y. Kondo ◽  
S. Sasaki ◽  
S. Sears ◽  
M. Okamoto ◽  
B. Gerritse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Icd Shock

scholarly journals A comparison of the quality of life between patients aged below 65 years and over 65 years with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P5132-P5132
Author(s):  
Y. Ohtsuki ◽  
T. Tomita ◽  
A. Kitano ◽  
H. Mochizuki ◽  
K. Yoshie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator

Withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies

2015 ◽  
pp. 463-472
Author(s):  
Margaret L. Campbell ◽  
Linda M. Gorman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Organ Failure ◽  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Symptom Distress ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Devices

Withdrawal of mechanical ventilation (MV), discontinuation of dialysis, and deactivation of cardiac devices are procedures that occur with relative frequency. The benefits of these therapies, when initiated, are to replace failing organs, extend life, and improve quality of life by relieving symptom distress associated with organ failure. When the burdens exceed the benefits, or when the patient is near death or unresponsive, decisions may be made to cease these therapies. In some cases, such as implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) deactivation, no distress is anticipated. In others, such as discontinuing dialysis or withdrawing MV, measures to palliate anticipated distress must be applied. A peaceful death after cessation of life-prolonging therapies can be provided.

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