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Recipients' of implanted cardioverter-defibrillators actual and perceived adaptation: a review of the literature
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 10/06/09

Zayac S et al. – ICD recipients have reported multiple physical and psychological adjustment issues that require further study to determine gravity and duration. Clinicians must be familiar with adjustment difficulty expressed by ICD recipients in order to facilitate appropriate tailored interventions. The findings of this literature review emphasize a need for support groups for ICD recipients and their partners; behavioral and sexual counseling; continued education after discharge; and a supportive healthcare provider who is knowledgeable in device adjustment issues. The research indicates a need for a post–ICD implantation plan, and data are available for the design testing of tailored interventions.

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