Epidemiology and patients' self-reported knowledge of implantable medical devices: Results of a cross-sectional survey in Hungary.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) are medical instruments embedded inside the body. Well-informed and empowered patients living with IMDs are key players of improving IMD-related patient safety and health outcomes. However, little is known about IMD patients' epidemiology, characteristics, and current awareness levels. Our primary aim was to investigate the point and lifetime prevalence of patients living with IMDs. Patients' IMD-related knowledge and determinants of IMDs' impact on their life were also explored.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey was conducted. Respondents' IMD history, whether they received instructions for use and IMD's overall impact on life were recorded by self-reports. Patients' knowledge about living with IMDs was assessed on visual

SUBMITTER: Holgyesi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10112797 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature