Establishing a Standard for Peri-operative Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Patient Education

Intervention consisted of a brief, educational CBT intervention and included the following domain areas: ICD knowledge and post-discharge care, understanding shock, stress management, family and relationships, device recall, and survivorship. The intervention was provided at baseline (0 weeks). Intervention was led by investigator and lasted 15 minutes in duration.