Quality of Life in Patients with Implantable Cardiac Devices

2013 ◽  
pp. 91-101
Author(s):  
Bogumiła Bacior ◽  
Magdalena Loster ◽  
Marek Klocek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiac Devices ◽  
Implantable Cardiac Devices

Implantable cardiac devices: the utility of remote monitoring in a paediatric and CHD population

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (S1) ◽  
pp. S143-S146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa M. Olen ◽  
Brynn Dechert-Crooks
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices ◽  
Cardiac Devices ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Implantable Cardiac Devices ◽  
Reduced Costs ◽  
Modern Era

AbstractRemote monitoring in the modern era has improved outcomes for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. There are many advantages to remote monitoring, including improved quality of life for patients, decreased need for in-office interrogation, and secondary reduced costs. Patient safety and enhanced survival remain the most significant benefit. With most of the published literature on this topic being focussed on adults, paediatric outcomes continue to be defined. This is a review of the benefits of remote monitoring in paediatrics and in patients with CHD.

scholarly journals The Quality of Life in Patients With Implantable Cardiac Devices: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wasna Alansari ◽  
Asmaa Mohammed ◽  
Rahaf Aljohani ◽  
Shahad Bakhashwain ◽  
Juan Jr S Manlangit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cardiac Devices ◽  
Implantable Cardiac Devices

Withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies

2015 ◽  
pp. 463-472
Author(s):  
Margaret L. Campbell ◽  
Linda M. Gorman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Organ Failure ◽  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Symptom Distress ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Devices

Withdrawal of mechanical ventilation (MV), discontinuation of dialysis, and deactivation of cardiac devices are procedures that occur with relative frequency. The benefits of these therapies, when initiated, are to replace failing organs, extend life, and improve quality of life by relieving symptom distress associated with organ failure. When the burdens exceed the benefits, or when the patient is near death or unresponsive, decisions may be made to cease these therapies. In some cases, such as implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) deactivation, no distress is anticipated. In others, such as discontinuing dialysis or withdrawing MV, measures to palliate anticipated distress must be applied. A peaceful death after cessation of life-prolonging therapies can be provided.

Impact of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators on the Psychosocial Functioning of Paediatric Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ali Dinc Bozat ◽  
Sinem Akgül ◽  
İlker Ertugrul ◽  
Tevfik Karagoz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Cardiac Devices

Abstract Although implanted cardiac devices improve patients’ physical health, long-term psychosocial effects especially in the paediatric population are still unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial effects of cardiac devices in a paediatric population. Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire (PedsQoL) was used to evaluate life quality, Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale was used to evaluate resilience and Brief Symptom Inventory was used to evaluate psychiatric symptoms in a paediatric population with cardiac devices. Seventy-one patients were enrolled in the study. Fifty of them (70.5%) had a cardiac pacemaker and 21 of them (29.5%) had implantable cardioverter defibrillator. When compared to the control group both implantable cardioverter defibrillator and pacemaker using patients had lower quality of life (79.5 ± 12.4 versus 86.7 ± 12.1, p = 0.001) but no difference was observed in resilience and psychological pathologies. Age, gender, family size, and education level had no effect on quality of life. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator bearing patients had higher levels of anxiety than pacemaker patients (0.58 versus 0.30 p = 0.045), and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients who had received shock in the last year had higher levels of somatisation than the group that did not receive device shock (0.17 versus 0.44 p = 0.022). In conclusion study showed that cardiac devices have negative effects on the psychosocial health of children. Cardiologist working with these patients should be aware of these pathologies and monitor not only physical health but also psychosocial health too.

scholarly journals Quality of life of patients with implanted cardiac devices: a transversal study

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 778-788
Author(s):  
Solange Braun ◽  
Juliana Krüger ◽  
Emiliane Nogueira de Souza ◽  
Eneida Rejane Rabelo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiac Devices ◽  
Transversal Study

scholarly journals Impact of Cardiac Devices on the Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1064-1072 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Czosek ◽  
William J. Bonney ◽  
Amy Cassedy ◽  
Douglas Y. Mah ◽  
Ronn E. Tanel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Cardiac Devices

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss
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