Nurse- and peer-led self-management programme for patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator; a feasibility study

• Main Authors: van Eijk Jacques (Author), van Hoef Elisabeth FM (Author), Dijkman-Domanska Barbara K (Author), van Haastregt Jolanda CM (Author), Smeulders Esther STF (Author), Kempen Gertrudis IJM (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing. Improved treatment options increase survival after an acute myocardial infarction or sudden cardiac arrest, although patients often have difficulty adjusting and regaining contr...