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Internettherapie für ICD-Patienten

Schulz, S.M., Pauli, P.·2011·Herzschrittmachertherapie + Elektrophysiologie

Abstract

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are increasingly used for the prevention of potentially lethal cardiac arrhythmias due to their confirmed superior medical efficiency. Nevertheless, ICD-patients often suffer from psychosocial problems, e.g., anxiety and depression. These issues are rarely addressed in routine medical follow-up care. Due to the limited mobility of many ICD-patients, Internet-based care may be ideal for delivering psychosocial care to patients in their homes. Our pilot study and case studies illustrate prospects and challenges of this approach. We developed icd-forum.de, a 6-week internet-based prevention program that provides a platform for information, a virtual self-help group, and a professionally moderated chat room in order to help decrease anxiety and to improve quality of life. A critical evaluation in the context of other published studies on the subject allows recommendations for the implementation of future internet-based psychosocial programs for ICD-patients to be deduced. It is the authors' opinion that such programs offer advantages specifically for heart failure patients and they recommend their broader use. Prior to this, conclusive evaluation studies are needed.

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Authors
Schulz, S. M., & Pauli, P.
Affiliations
University of Würzburg (DE)
Corresponding author
  • Schulz, S.M.
  • Pauli, P.
Venue
Herzschrittmachertherapie + Elektrophysiologie
Published
2011-08-10
Volume
22
Issue
3
Pages
166-173
ISSN
  • 0938-7412 (ISSN-L)
  • 1435-1544
OpenAlex
W48913901
Cited by
3
References
31
Citations by year
2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2014: 1
FWCI
0.22
Type
journal article
Language
de
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Herzschrittmachertherapie + Elektrophysiologie (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Keywords
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, online therapy, psychosocial care, anxiety, depression, quality of life, arrhythmia prevention, home care, heart failure patients
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Aged, Anxiety, Conditioning, Operant, Depression, Fear, Germany, Heart Failure, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Models, Psychological, Patient Education as Topic, Pilot Projects, Psychotherapy, Group, Quality of Life, Self Care, Self-Help Groups, Sick Role, Software, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, User-Computer Interface, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Defibrillators, Implantable, Internet

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