Co-design study to improve the provision of information on ICDs
Research type
Research Study
Full title
To develop innovative strategies to improve the pre-implantation information provided to patients and family members regarding ICD deactivation: An experimental co-design approach
IRAS ID
238099
Contact name
Donna Fitzsimons
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Queens University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Alongside an increasing elderly population within modern western society, there is the growing trend that many patients with an ICD die from a non-cardiac related illness. A number of empirical studies have considered the contentious nature of the ICD in advanced stages of illness (Hill et al. 2015), in so much that the previously warranted device can potentially compromise a “natural” death.
Over the last decade clinical guidelines have advocated that ICD deactivation be discussed prior to implantation (Padeletti et al. 2010), however studies indicate a degree of patient and professional reluctance to engage in these discussions. Information strategies have been developed to improve the information provided to patients and family members. Examples include written or booklet information, DVDs or computer-based packages. Clarifying the format which best meets the needs of patients, caregivers and professionals for the provision of information concerning ICD deactivation is required.
The study will have an 'Experience-based Co-design’ approach (The Kings Fund, 2011), take 12 months to complete and be conducted over two phases.
Phase One: Using defined criteria 5 healthcare professionals working within Belfast Health and Social care Trust will be selected. Consent will be obtained prior to each professional participating in a semi-structured interview. The interviews will be digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Phase Two: Results will be presented at an interactive workshop involving patients, carers, healthcare professionals and clinical service managers. This will provide a number of key priorities to inform the components of an intervention that will improve the provision of pre-implantation information for patients, family members and healthcare professionals.REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
18/NI/0020
Date of REC Opinion
12 Mar 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion