Online ISSN: 3007-0244,
Print ISSN:  2410-4280
THE EXPERIENCE OF PATIENTS LIVING WITH AN IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
Introduction: Different research presents the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) as an effective technology for patients with heart disease. In Kazakhstan ICD, implements last ten decades. The aim of our research is to study the experience of patients after ICD implantation. Materials and methods: We search documents related to the provision of care to patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Our cross sectional study included a survey of patients with ICD.The questionnaire consisted of the following parts: demographic data; availability and complexity of medical care in healthcare organizations; the attitude of medical professionals; satisfaction and preferences of respondents with the information received about the ICD. 63 respondents involved in online survey, which conducted in Russian and Kazakh languages, depending on the preferences of the respondents. The survey was conducted among patients who received an ICD in Almaty and Kyzylorda region in February - May 2021. Statistical analysis provided by using the SPSS 13. The variables are presented as the median Me [Q1, Q3]. The analysis of frequency characteristics of qualitative indicators was carried out using non-parametric methods using the Pearson criterion (χ2). Differences in the data were considered statistically significant at p <0.05. Results: Positive dynamics that the clinical protocol has been developed for healthcare professionals. Outpatient difficulties were associated with an inconvenient system of registration, observation by a cardiologist on a paid basis 36.5%. The satisfaction of the respondents with the attitude of the medical specialists in outpatient and inpatient was high; with given information about ICD lower by respondents with higher education and satisfaction by age revealed that respondents under 60 had a high variation. One third of respondents does not prefer or do not know their preference for the exercise tolerance test and preferred the consultation of a psychologist during hospitalization for implantation. Conclusion: There are needs to improve the provision of information on the positive and potential negative effects of ICD technology, and the provision of advice to patients at the primary care level, in order to improve the satisfaction and quality of life of patients with ICD
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Begisbayev T., Kosherbayeva L., Brimzhanova M., Akhmetov V., Khvan D., Akhtaeva N. The experience of patients living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2021, (Vol.23) 6, pp. 103-110. doi 10.34689/SH.2021.23.6.012

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