Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
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Improved Appraisal of the Quality of Life in Patients with Automatic Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorA Psychometric Study aHôpital Cardiovasculaire et Pneumologique et bHôpital Neurologique, Unite de Traitement de l’Anxiété, Lyon, France
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Published online: February 18, 2010
Issue release date: 1996
Number of Print Pages: 8
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0033-3190 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0348 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/PPS
Abstract
Background: Patients with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may experience a certain degree of suffering. A sample of 32 patients was surveyed to determine the psychological benefit resulting from this treatment. Methods: Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Inventory and a shortened version of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory were used. A 10-item scale and a global index of quality of life were especially designed to assess cardioverter defibrillator tolerance and the effect of its implantation on patients’ current well-being. Results: Both quality of life index scores were negatively correlated with anxiety and depression. Occurrence of shocks had no influence on psychological well-being. Conclusions: The questionnaires provided a simple and reliable measure of quality of life in ICD patients. Prior to implantation, technical explanations should be accompanied by stress management techniques adapted to the patients’ psychological background.
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: February 18, 2010
Issue release date: 1996
Number of Print Pages: 8
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0033-3190 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0348 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/PPS
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