Table 3 Frequency of endorsements for support group topics
Topic | Number of endorsements |
|---|---|
Information about heart conditions | 72 (62%) |
Impact of having an ICD on daily life | 63 (54%) |
Information about ICDs and how they function | 63 (54%) |
Coping with fear of shocks | 62 (53%) |
The emotional impact of having an ICD | 47 (41%) |
How our psychological reaction affects adjustment | 35 (30%) |
Impact on sex life | 27 (23%) |
Impact on relationships and changed roles | 25 (22%) |
Body image concerns | 24 (21%) |
Impact on self-image | 21 (18%) |