Abstract
This qualitative research study describes the experience of living with an implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD) and reports results of five adult patients living with the device. The study utilizes subjective statements of each patient, capturing their words and the story of their life with an ICD.
Sigma Membership
Theta Chi
Lead Author Affiliation
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Implanted Cardiac Defibrillators, Uncertainty and Fear, Peace and Acceptance
Recommended Citation
Wazny-Kohl, Tiffanee F., "Living with a defibrillator" (2017). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 23.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2017/posters_2017/23
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2017
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Review Type
None: Event Material, Invited Presentation
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Living with a defibrillator
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
This qualitative research study describes the experience of living with an implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD) and reports results of five adult patients living with the device. The study utilizes subjective statements of each patient, capturing their words and the story of their life with an ICD.