Explaining the tribulations of life with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: A qualitative study

Mohammad  Abbasi; Reza  Negarandeh; Reza  Mollazadeh

Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences

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Explaining the tribulations of life with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: A qualitative study

Author(s):

Mohammad Abbasi ^1,*,

Reza Negarandeh²,

Reza Mollazadeh ³

1Department of Internal Surgical, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran

2. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3Cardiology Department, Imam Khomeini hospital, Tehran University of medical sciences, Iran

Journal of Clinical Research in Paramedical Sciences:Vol. 5, issue 2; e81457

Published online:Jun 10, 2016

Article type:Research Article

Received:Nov 10, 2015

Accepted:Apr 19, 2016

How to Cite: Abbasi M, Negarandeh R, Mollazadeh R. Explaining the tribulations of life with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator: A qualitative study.J Clin Res Paramed Sci.2016;5(2):e81457.

Abstract

Introduction: Although implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is the most effective way to control dysrhythmias and heart disorders, but patients experience tribulations with this device. The aim of this study was explaining the tribulations of life with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

Methods: A qualitative approach of Interpretative phenomenology was performed for this study. The statistical population consisted of patients referred to the heart clinic of Imam Khomeini in Tehran. Purposive sampling was used to select the samples. The sample size was determined using the law of sampling adequacy. The data of 130 participants were collected through semi-structured interviews. For the interpretation of data the pattern of six basic steps (van Manen) was used along with data collection.

Results: Three themes emerged from the data interpretation. These themes including: physical tribulations (Restriction of movement, pain caused by the discharge of electric shock, the loss of self-control), psychological tribulations (living with fear, uncertainty about the future, faced with death during shock, waiting for the shock), and tribulations to the device (fear of system failure, system costs, limitations of the machine).

Conclusion: The results of this study showed that patients with implantable defibrillators experience physical and psychological tribulations. These experiences affect all aspects of their life. Therefore, appropriate planning for these patients performed to profit from treatment and counseling services.

Keywords

Lived experiences

implantable defibrillators

qualitative study

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