Abstract Purpose of Review This paper reviews the unique processes and treatments of post-
traumatic stress in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) patients and posits specific …

Aim To explore whether sense of mastery can mediate the relationship between social
support and illness perception in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who were at the …

Introduction/Objective The influence of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and its modalities
on various neuropsychiatric conditions is herein explored together with their impact on …

Background Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are increasingly being used to
prevent sudden death in the growing population of adults with congenital heart disease …

Background Use of the subcutaneous implantable defibrillator (S‐ICD) has increased
because the device received US Food and Drug Administration approval in 2012, but we still …

Background: Although the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has a survival benefit
for the prevention of sudden cardiac death, ICD recipients commonly experience emotional …

Objective. Perceived control refers to an individual's subjective perception, affective
experience, or cognitive beliefs regarding their level of control. The objective of this study …

Background Support groups for people with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
are widely used, however, it is not clear what people with ICDs gain from a support group or …

Background Improving quality of life is vital for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after
radiofrequency ablation. Quality of life can be affected not only by personal mastery but also …

Introduction: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) plays a life-saving role via
controlling malignant dysrhythmias. However, it may result in the incidence of psychological …