Browsing Psychology by Author "Sears, Samuel F."
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An Atrial Fibrillation Transitions of Care Clinic Improves Atrial Fibrillation Quality Metrics
Sears, Samuel F.; Gehi, Anil K. (2020-01) -
Cardiac Monitoring with Smartphones: MobileECG Usage in ICD Patients
Kropp, Caley M (East Carolina University, 2018-04-17)Background: Addressing behavioral risk factors and having access to high quality medical care with increased information, biometrics, and treatment planning could reduce global cardiovascular mortality. There has been a ... -
A Chain Mediation Model on COVID‑19 Symptoms and Mental Health Outcomes in Americans, Asians and Europeans
Tripp, Connor; Sears, Samuel F.; Wang, Cuiyan; Chudzicka‑Czupała, Agata; Tee, Michael L.; Núñe, María Inmaculada López; Fardin, Mohammad A.; Habib, Hina A.; Tran, Bach X.; Adamus, Katarzyna; Anlacan, Joseph; García, Marta E. Aparicio; Grabowski, Damian; Hussain, Shahzad; Hoang, Men T.; Hetnał, Mateusz; Le, Xuan T.; Ma, Wenfang; Pham, Hai Q.; Reyes, Patrick Wincy C.; Shirazi, Mahmoud; Tan, Yilin; Tee, Cherica A.; Xu, Linkang; Xu, Ziqi; Vu, Giang T.; Zhou, Danqing; Chan, Natalie A.; Kuruchittham, Vipat; McIntyre, Roger S.; Ho, Cyrus S. H.; Ho, Roger (2021) -
Characteristics of Patients Presenting to Emergency Department for Primary Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter at an Academic Medical Center
Sears, Samuel F.; Sadaf, Murrium I.; O'Bryan, James; Biese, Kevin; Chen, Sarah; Deyo, Zachariah; Mendys, Phil; Tuttle, Heather; Walker, T. Jennifer; Gehi, Anil K. (2021-08-24) -
Decisional Balance Among Potential ICD Recipients : Development Of The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Decision Analysis Scale (ICD-DAS)
Hazelton, Anthony Garrett (East Carolina University, 2011)Sudden cardiac death is a well-documented public health problem resulting in 400,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) has demonstrated benefit in reducing mortality in at risk ... -
Defibrillator Shocks and Their Impact on Objective and Subjective Patient Outcomes: Results from the Painfree SST Clinical Trial
Sears, Samuel F. (2018-05-01) -
Development of the Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Quality Of Life Registry
Rosman, Lindsey (East Carolina University, 2016-07-08)Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a relatively rare form of heart failure that develops in young women in the third trimester of pregnancy or during the postpartum period. Despite its potentially devastating impact on ... -
Establishing a Standard for Peri-operative ICD Education : A Demonstration Project
Kirian, Kari B. (East Carolina University, 2012)Introduction: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) administers a shock to terminate potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. The device saves lives, but presents psychological challenges for patients. ... -
EXAMINATION OF ACTIVITY RATES IN ADULT PATIENTS, POST-MYOCARDIAL INFACTION WITH WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS
Tripp, Connor C (East Carolina University, 2018-11-27)Background: Wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCD) are external devices capable of providing monitoring and immediate intervention from sudden cardiac death (SCD). WCDs contain accelerometers, providing data on patient ... -
Examination of Patient Activation among Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients
Rhodes, Ashley Catherine (East Carolina University, 2018-07-17)Background: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients face psychosocial challenges related to the management of their cardiac conditions and devices. Factors including quality of life and rates of psychological ... -
Examination of the differential impacts of antitachycardia pacing vs. shock on patient activity in the EMPIRIC study
Sears, Samuel F.; Whited, Amanda (2015) -
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 ... -
Examining the Base Rates of Atrial Fibrillation in Eastern North Carolina: Community Screening, Associated Risk Factors, and Psychological Correlates of Disease
Kropp, Caley M (East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Background: Eastern North Carolina has historically high prevalence rates of cardiovascular disease. Novel solutions such as mobile screening technology may aid in reaching this region’s vulnerable health population to ... -
An Exploration of the Impact of the “Open Gym” Scheduling Model of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation on Completion, Attendance, and Health Outcomes
Whited, Matthew C.; Ellis, Jordan M.; Freeman, John Taylor; Corson, Ansley T.; Greenway, Stacey; Whited, Amanda L.; Sears, Samuel F. (2019-01-01) -
General And Device-Specific Quality Of Life In Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Patients : The Impact Of Shock And Sex
Rhodes, Ashley C. (East Carolina University, 2015)Background: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a heritable cardiac condition that weakens the heart and results in frequent and often life-threatening arrhythmias, requiring the placement of an ... -
The GUIDE-HF Trial of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring in Heart Failure: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sears, Samuel F.; Zile, Michael R. (2022)