Pre implantation psychological functioning preserved in majority of implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients 12 months post implantation
- Authors:
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.10.092
- Abstract:
- The impact of ICD therapy on patient well being has typically focused on mean differences between groups, thereby neglecting changes within individuals. Using an intra-individual approach, we examined (i) the prevalence of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients maintaining their pre implantation level of psychological functioning at 12 months, and (ii) factors associated with deterioration in functioning.
- Type:
- Journal article
- Language:
- English
- Published in:
- International Journal of Cardiology, 2013, Vol 166, Issue 1, p. 215-20
- Main Research Area:
- Medical science
- Publication Status:
- Published
- Review type:
- Peer Review
- Submission year:
- 2013
- Scientific Level:
- Scientific
- ID:
- 241337064
0000-0001-8055-3251
