Experiencias de cuidadores principales de pacientes portadores de un desfibrilador durante el ingreso en el Hospital Virgen Macarena y tras el alta

Families' needs for information and emotional support should be included in patients' care plans. Moreover, nurses should participate in the process of providing information about ICDs and their possible complications. This would allow personalized information to be progressively given and would help in preparation for discharge and adjustment to the new situation. The length of visiting hours should be modified according to the patient's and family's circumstances. Strategies aimed at improving communication between nurses and caregivers should be introduced.