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Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Review

Perceptions and experiences of patients living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a systematic review and meta-synthesis

Authors: Sim Leng Ooi, Hong-Gu He, Yanhong Dong, Wenru Wang

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

Sudden cardiac deaths have become a growing major public health concern that affects the world. Despite the various etiologies, life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias attribute the main cause of sudden cardiac deaths. Therefore in certain groups of high-risk patients, the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) has been recommended as either a secondary or primary prophylactic method of prevention.

Objective

To summarise the perceptions of ICD recipients and provide an overview of their experiences with regards to the quality of life, coping strategies, and learning needs.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted using CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Primary research articles published from January 2005 to January 2016 that met the inclusion criteria were selected and assessed for methodological quality.

Results

Thirty-nine articles consisting of 16 qualitative studies, 22 quantitative studies, and 1 mixed methods study were included for the meta-synthesis. Findings extracted from these studies were grouped into eight subthemes with ‘living the ICD experience: a constant process of redefining oneself’ emerging as an over-arching theme.

Conclusion

This review provides insight into the perspectives and experiences of ICD recipients. Current evidence highlights the need for healthcare professionals to improve future care standards and develop a patient-centric holistic program that meets the specific needs of ICD recipients. Moreover, future studies are required to address the research gaps identified and also explore the perceptions of patients living with ICD in the Asian context.
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Metadata
Title
Perceptions and experiences of patients living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
Authors
Sim Leng Ooi
Hong-Gu He
Yanhong Dong
Wenru Wang
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-016-0561-0

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