INTRODUCTION: The study analyzes the importance of the nurse's role in managing patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) through telemedicine, recognizing how technology ensures patient safety without compromising the care relationship. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: The literature highlights that ICDs provide patient safety but also entail anxiety and the need for ongoing support. Telemonitoring allows for rapid and personalized follow-up, but requires specific skills for data management and maintaining human contact. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To investigate the perceptions of ICD patients followed through telemonitoring, focusing on benefits, critical issues, information needs, and the role of the device nurse in continuity of care. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Descriptive-observational study conducted at Feltre Hospital (ULSS 1 Dolomiti) on 20 ICD patients monitored via the Latitude platform. A structured questionnaire of 30 questions addressing clinical, experiential, and relational aspects was used. Data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Most participants reported an improved sense of security and trust thanks to telemonitoring, perceived as a useful tool for rapid interventions. However, fears related to shock and technical difficulties persist in some patients. The device nurse, in collaboration with the electrophysiologist and cardiology technician, emerges as a central figure in clinical and relational management. The results confirm that telemedicine is effective only when supported by competent and communicative nursing staff. The need for specific training in telemedicine and further multicenter studies to validate the results and promote organizational models is highlighted. KEY WORDS: Impiantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ‘’ICD’’, Telemonitoring Nurse, Telemedicine, Heart Failure; Device Nursing; Patient Education; Nursing Care.
INTRODUZIONE: Lo studio analizza l’importanza del ruolo dell’infermiere nella gestione dei pazienti portatori di defibrillatore impiantabile (ICD) in telemedicina, riconoscendo come la tecnologia garantisca una sicurezza per il paziente senza comprometterne la relazione di cura. QUADRO TEORICO: La letteratura evidenzia che l’ICD rappresenta una sicurezza per il paziente ma comporta anche l’ansia e necessità di supporto continuo. Il telemonitoraggio consente un controllo rapido e personalizzato, ma richiede competenze specifiche per la gestione dei dati e il mantenimento del contatto umano. SCOPO DELLO STUDIO: Indagare la percezione dei pazienti con ICD seguiti in telemonitoraggio, con attenzione a benefici, criticità, bisogni informativi e al ruolo dell’infermiere di Device nella continuità assistenziale. MATERIALI E METODI: Studio descrittivo-osservazionale condotto presso l’Ospedale di Feltre (ULSS 1 Dolomiti) su 20 pazienti portatori di ICD monitorati tramite piattaforma Latitude. È stato utilizzato un questionario strutturato di 30 domande su aspetti clinici, esperienziali e relazionali. I dati sono stati analizzati con metodi descrittivi quantitativi e qualitativi. RISULTATI E CONCLUSIONE: La maggior parte di partecipanti riferisce un miglior senso di sicurezza e fiducia grazie al telemonitoraggio, percepito come strumento utile per la rapidità degli interventi. Persistono, tuttavia, timori legati allo shock e a difficoltà tecniche in alcuni pazienti. L’infermiere di Device in collaborazione con il medico elettrofisiologo e il tecnico di cardiologia emerge come figura centrale nella gestione clinica e relazionale. I risultati confermano che la telemedicina è efficace solo se sostenuta da un ‘infermieristica competente e comunicativa. Si evidenzia la necessità di formazione specifica in telemedicina e di ulteriori studi multicentrici per validare i risultati e promuovere modelli organizzativi. KEY WORDS: Impiantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ‘’ICD’’, Telemonitoring Nurse, Telemedicine, Heart Failure; Device Nursing; Patient Education; Nursing Care.
Dal cuore alla rete:il contributo infermieristico nel telemonitoraggio a distanza dei pazienti con ICD
BIGATEL, MATILDE
2024/2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The study analyzes the importance of the nurse's role in managing patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) through telemedicine, recognizing how technology ensures patient safety without compromising the care relationship. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: The literature highlights that ICDs provide patient safety but also entail anxiety and the need for ongoing support. Telemonitoring allows for rapid and personalized follow-up, but requires specific skills for data management and maintaining human contact. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To investigate the perceptions of ICD patients followed through telemonitoring, focusing on benefits, critical issues, information needs, and the role of the device nurse in continuity of care. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Descriptive-observational study conducted at Feltre Hospital (ULSS 1 Dolomiti) on 20 ICD patients monitored via the Latitude platform. A structured questionnaire of 30 questions addressing clinical, experiential, and relational aspects was used. Data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Most participants reported an improved sense of security and trust thanks to telemonitoring, perceived as a useful tool for rapid interventions. However, fears related to shock and technical difficulties persist in some patients. The device nurse, in collaboration with the electrophysiologist and cardiology technician, emerges as a central figure in clinical and relational management. The results confirm that telemedicine is effective only when supported by competent and communicative nursing staff. The need for specific training in telemedicine and further multicenter studies to validate the results and promote organizational models is highlighted. KEY WORDS: Impiantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ‘’ICD’’, Telemonitoring Nurse, Telemedicine, Heart Failure; Device Nursing; Patient Education; Nursing Care.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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