Journal article
User-centered Development of a Decision Aid for Patients Facing Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Replacement
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Because of battery depletion, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) generator requires surgical replacement every 5 to 7 years. Routine replacement is the norm without discussion with patients about whether or not to proceed.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop a patient decision aid (PDA) for patients facing ICD replacement and plan for its implementation.
Authors
Lewis KB; Birnie D; Carroll SL; Clark L; Kelly F; Gibson P; Rockburn L; Rockburn L; Stacey D
Journal
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Vol. 33, No. 5, pp. 481–491
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
September 2018
DOI
10.1097/jcn.0000000000000477
ISSN
0889-4655