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  • Title: Almost normal: experiences of adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
    Author: Zeigler VL, Nelms T.
    Journal: J Spec Pediatr Nurs; 2009 Apr; 14(2):142-51. PubMed ID: 19356208.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). DESIGN AND METHODS: This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of 14 adolescents with ICDs using face-to-face, semistructured interviews. RESULTS: Six themes were identified: life interrupted; still the same, except; sometimes it's tough; it cuts both ways; unique joule; and living life regular. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: These findings suggest that nurses could make a significant impact on the lives of adolescents with ICDs by focusing their efforts away from viewing the adolescent through an illness lens and more toward a normalization lens.
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