First author, year [ref] | No. of participants (I/C) | Mean age (years) | Mean EF | Intervention | Course | QoL Measure | Measure Time |
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Berg et al. 2014 [41] | 99/97 | 57.15 | 32.44Â % | Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation | Â | SF-36 | Baseline, 3Â m, 6Â m, 12Â m |
Exercise training; twice a week | 12w | ||||||
Psycho-education; once/month for 6Â months, and every 2Â months for the next 6Â months | 12Â m | ||||||
Habibovic et al. 2014 [42] | 146/143 | 55.9 | ≤ 35 % (63.7 % of patients) | Online problem-solving course based on CBT principles | 12w | SF-12 | Baseline, 3 m, 6 m, 12 m |
Irvine et al. 2011 [43] | 94/91 | 64.39 | ≤ 35 % (19.7 % of patients) | CBT in eight telephone sessions, psycho-educational book, CD with meditation exercises, muscle relaxation | 8w | SF-36 | Baseline, 6 m, 12 m |
Crössmann et al. 2010 [44] | 63/56 | 60.71 | No report | Psychological treatment by phone call | 6 m | SF-36 | Baseline, 6 m |
Kuhl et al. 2009 [45] | 15/15 | 57.44 | ≤ 35 % (78.2 % of patients) | PACER-CD-ROM-based on psycho-educational CBT | 4w | SF-12 | Baseline, 1 m |
Sears et al. 2007 [46] | 15/15 | 59.77 | No report | Components of ICD Shock and Stress Management Program | 6w | SF-12 | Baseline, 2Â m, 4Â m |
ICD-specific education | |||||||
Relaxation/stress management training | |||||||
Cognitive-behavioral techniques | |||||||
Group discussion and social support | |||||||
Dougherty et al. 2004 [47] | 84/84 | 64.04 | 33.78Â % | Nursing telephone support | 8w | SF-12 | Baseline, 1Â m, 3Â m |
ICD recovery management | |||||||
Enhance self-confidence | |||||||
Reduce emotional distress | |||||||
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