A web-based intervention for patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator - A qualitative study of nurses' experiences (Data from the ACQUIRE-ICD study).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore cardiac nurses' experiences with a comprehensive web-based intervention for patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

Methods

We conducted an explorative qualitative study based on individual semi-structured interviews with 9 cardiac nurses from 5 Danish university hospitals.

Results

We found one overall theme: "Between traditional nursing and modern eHealth". This theme was derived from the following six categories: (1) comprehensive content in the intervention, (2) patient-related differences in engagement, (3) following the protocol is a balancing act, (4) online communication challenges patient contact, (5) professional collaboration varies, and (6) an intervention with potential. Cardiac nurses were po

SUBMITTER: Helmark C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10194258 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature