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KMID : 1003020210220010021
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Qualitative Research
2021 Volume.22 No. 1 p.21 ~ p.33
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Experiences of Patients Living with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Shocks
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Song Mi-Ra
Baek Mok-Ryoun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the experience of patients undergoing one or more implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shocks in Korea.
Methods: A qualitative research method was adopted for the study. The data were collected from iterative work through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Giorgi’s phenomenological approach.
Results: A total of nine patients (average age=51.1 years; males=6) were interviewed. Analysis revealed four common constituents: (a) no choice but to have an ICD implanted, (b) ICD shocks are pain that must be endured, (c) life in a shell, and (d) nevertheless, ICD is a partner in life. The structure of the experience of patients with ICD shocks was “accepting ICD as a partner in life”.
Conclusion: The findings suggested that ICD shocks can trigger negative effects in patients both physically and emotionally. Nurses should recognize the need to develop nursing interventions that can support patients who experience ICD shocks to accept ICD positively and cope with changes.
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KEYWORD
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Defibrillators, Implantable, Patients, Qualitative research
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