Browsing by Author "Cutitta, Katherine Elizabeth"
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EXAMINATION OF TREADMILL STRESS TEST EXPOSURE THERAPY FOR PEDIATRIC CARDIAC DEVICE PATIENTS (TreadExpo)
Cutitta, Katherine Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2016-09-16)Pediatric patients with cardiac devices report fear and anxiety associated with exertion and activity resulting in high avoidance of activities, things, or places post-device implant. Extant pediatric cardiac literature ... -
SHOxABILITY : Ability and avoidance of daily activity behaviors in ICD patients
Cutitta, Katherine Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2012)Background: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) shocks terminate potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. ICD shock may alter patient behavior via patients attempting to avoid daily activities or increasing heart ...