Using IPA to understand the experiences of ICD shock-recipients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Using IPA to understand the experiences of implantable cardioverter defibrillator shock-recipients
IRAS ID
130520
Contact name
Richard Colley
Contact email
Research summary
This qualitative study seeks to explore the experiences of cardiac patients who have received five or more shocks from an implantable cardiovertor defibrillator (ICD), which are devices designed to restore unstable heart rhythms by delivering electrical charges to the heart. Interviews of up to ten ICD recipients will be conducted and then analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, allowing themes to be extracted from the accounts. It is hoped that these findings will contribute to the development of psychological therapies designed to ameliorate the distress and despair of those who experience psychological difficulties following repeated ICD shocks.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/NW/0638
Date of REC Opinion
17 Sep 2013
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion