Psychological difficulties of LVAD patients and caregivers: A follow up over one year from discharge.

ABSTRACT:

Background

After the rehabilitation program, patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) are discharged home, but the adaption to the daily life with the implant is challenging, both with practical and psychological consequences. Literature is lacking detailed information about the quality of life of LVAD patients and caregivers after discharge to home.

Objective

This study aimed at evaluating the post-discharge outcomes of both LVAD patients and their caregivers in terms of quality of life, affectivity, and psychological health.

Methods

In this observational follow-up study, LVAD dyads discharged home from 1 year to 6 years were re-contacted by phone and received by mail an envelope with self-report questionnaires. Responses of 39 complete dyads of patients (

SUBMITTER: Rossi Ferrario S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292387 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature