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| Samuel E SearsSummaryAffiliation: University of Florida Country: USA Publications
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Examining a stress-coping model of burnout and depression in extension agentsS F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA
J Occup Health Psychol 5:56-62. 2000..Furthermore, task-oriented coping strategies were found to be negatively associated with the 3 dimensions of burnout. Implications for interventional programming to reduce the symptoms of burnout are discussed...- The role of patients' ability to pay, gender, and smoking history on public attitudes toward cardiac transplant allocation: an experimental investigationS F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida and North Florida Area Health Education Center, Gainesville 32610, USA
Health Psychol 19:192-6. 2000..Results suggest that public opinion about organ allocation may include the consideration of smoking history but not ability to pay or gender... - Assessing the psychosocial impact of the ICD: a national survey of implantable cardioverter defibrillator health care providersS F Sears
University of Florida, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Gainesville, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 23:939-45. 2000..g., depression and anxiety). These results suggest that routine attention to ICD quality-of-life and psychosocial outcomes is indicated for health care providers who care for ICD recipients... - Young at heart: understanding the unique psychosocial adjustment of young implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipientsS F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 24:1113-7. 2001..Brief, clinic-based interventions by health care providers, like a screening and referral heuristic and an "ICD Buddy" system, are suggested to increase effective coping and decrease social isolation for young ICD recipients... 
Quality of life and psychological functioning of icd patientsSamuel F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, UF Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Heart 87:488-93. 2002- Understanding implantable cardioverter defibrillator shocks and storms: medical and psychosocial considerations for research and clinical careSamuel E Sears
University of Florida, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Clin Cardiol 26:107-11. 2003.... - Managing congestive heart failure patient factors in the device eraSamuel F Sears
College of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Congest Heart Fail 12:335-40. 2006..Available research suggests the need for future studies assessing the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral treatments in patients with CHF and cardiac resynchronization therapy/implantable cardioverter-defibrillators... - The role of the psychologist in adult congenital heart diseaseAdrienne H Kovacs
Cardiac Psychology, Division of Cardiology, University Health Network, 399 Bathurst Street, 1 West 414, Toronto, ON M5T 2N2, Canada
Cardiol Clin 24:607-18, vi. 2006..Considerations for incorporating psychology into ACHD teams are presented... - Device implant technique and consideration of body image: specific procedures for implantable cardioverter defibrillators in female patientsLauren Vazquez Sowell
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, Florida 32610 0165, USA
J Womens Health (Larchmt) 15:830-5. 2006..The purpose of this paper is to describe the psychological effects of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation in female patients and to make clinical recommendations for providers to optimize health outcomes for women... - Psychological aspects of cardiac devices and recalls in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillatorsSamuel F Sears
Am J Cardiol 98:565-7. 2006..Specific recommendations for device recall management include formalizing clinic responses to recall before and after implantation and innovative uses of patient support systems to communicate recall responses... - Implantable cardioverter defibrillator implant-explant-implant case study: addressing the psychological adjustment to multiple shocksAdrienne H Kovacs
College of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Clinical Health Psychology; University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA
Clin Cardiol 29:274-6. 2006..Treatment included the provision of comprehensive medical, nursing, and psychological care, with emphasis on patient autonomy and respect for the patient's experience... - Quality of death: implantable cardioverter defibrillators and proactive careSamuel F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 29:637-42. 2006..We outline recommendations that enhance QOD from the device patient and specialty cardiology perspectives... - Measurement of patient fears about implantable cardioverter defibrillator shock: an initial evaluation of the Florida Shock Anxiety ScaleEmily A Kuhl
UF Health Science Center, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 29:614-8. 2006..Psychological distress is both a precipitant and a consequence of ICD shock. Therefore, the assessment of patient anxiety and concerns related to receiving an ICD shock may prompt appropriate psychological referrals and treatment... - Using computers to improve the psychosocial care of implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipientsEmily A Kuhl
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 29:1426-33. 2006..Despite the existence of some limitations, the use of computers in affecting psychosocial outcomes in implantable defibrillator recipients warrants greater attention... - Examination of research trends on patient factors in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillatorsLauren A Stutts
University of Florida Health Science Center, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Clin Cardiol 30:64-8. 2007..The purpose of this paper is to examine research trends and results regarding patient factors in cardiac and ICD research and to discuss key areas for future research... - Anxiety and marital adjustment in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator and their spousesLauren Vazquez Sowell
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Box 100165, UF Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 27:46-9. 2007..Spouses also encounter anxieties that may influence patient and spouse adjustment. This study examined anxiety and marital adjustment among ICD patients and spouses, as well as intersex differences between female and male patients... - The ICD shock and stress management program: a randomized trial of psychosocial treatment to optimize quality of life in ICD patientsSamuel F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 30:858-64. 2007..Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients potentially face significant psychological distress because of their risk for life-threatening arrhythmias and the occurrence of ICD shock... - Patient evaluation of ICD recall communication strategies: a vignette studyLauren A Stutts
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 30:1105-11. 2007..While initial studies have explored the psychological impact of recalls on patients, the optimal way to communicate recalls is not currently known. This study investigated the way communication of a recall can affect patients' responses... - Depression, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy three months after alcohol septal ablationEva R Serber
Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Am J Cardiol 100:1592-7. 2007..These results suggest that patients perceived broad health benefits from ASA in short-term follow-up... - Psychological intervention following implantation of an implantable defibrillator: a review and future recommendationsSusanne S Pedersen
CoRPS Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 30:1546-54. 2007..For this subgroup, some form of psychological intervention may be warranted. This review provides an overview of current evidence on the efficacy of psychological intervention in ICD patients and recommendations for future research... 
Biomedical and psychosocial evaluation of "cured" adults with congenital heart diseaseArwa S Saidi
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610 0296, USA
Congenit Heart Dis 2:44-54. 2007..This spectrum includes both biomedical and psychosocial factors...- Cardiology patient page. A patient's guide to living with atrial fibrillationJulie B Shea
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiovascular Division, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Circulation 117:e340-3. 2008 - Cardiac resynchronization therapy: can we make our heart failure patients smarter?Jamie B Conti
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610 0277, USA
Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 118:153-64. 2007..These results translate into clinically significant functional benefits. We conclude that biventricular pacing improves cognitive and psychosocial outcomes, specifically in the domains of attention and speed of information processing... - Psychosocial and cultural influences on cardiovascular health and quality of life among Hispanic cardiac patients in South FloridaGuido G Urizar
Stanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305 5705, USA
J Behav Med 29:255-68. 2006..001); and fatalism (p < .05) was associated with lower social functioning in women. These findings identify Hispanic subgroups with poor cardiac-related quality of life that can benefit from special outreach... - Management of heart failure after cardiac resynchronization therapy: integrating advanced heart failure treatment with optimal device functionJuan M Aranda
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, Florida, USA
J Am Coll Cardiol 46:2193-8. 2005..This algorithm represents a new, comprehensive, collaborative approach between the HF and electrophysiology specialists to further improve and sustain outcomes in the field of CRT... - Predictors of quality of life in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillatorsSamuel F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Box 100165, UF Health Science Center, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Psychosomatics 46:451-7. 2005..Further, psychological variables were as strong as, or stronger than, age, ejection fraction, and ICD shocks in predicting quality of life outcomes... - Sleep quality among patients treated with implantable atrial defibrillation therapy: effect of nocturnal shock delivery and psychological distressEva R Serber
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, UF Health Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 14:960-4. 2003..However, the significance of AF symptoms and depression indicate that comprehensive care of both physical and psychological symptomatology may improve sleep quality in ICD-AT patients... - Patient experiences with atrial fibrillation and treatment with implantable atrial defibrillation therapyChristi Deaton
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA
Heart Lung 32:291-9. 2003..Treatment with the ICD-AT confers a sense of security and reduced symptom distress. Greater provider attention to patient preparation and facilitating social support are important for future ICD-AT patient care... - Biomedical and psychosocial predictors of anginal frequency in patients following angioplasty with and without coronary stentingBrian C Sirois
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
J Behav Med 26:535-51. 2003..These results highlight the importance of biomedical and psychosocial variables in predicting anginal frequency with psychological variables sustaining predictive value over the course of recovery... - Psychosocial intervention for a geriatric patient to address fears related to implantable cardioverter defibrillator dischargesGuido G Urizar
Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
Psychosomatics 45:140-4. 2004 - Do patients accept implantable atrial defibrillation therapy? Results from the Patient Atrial Shock Survey of Acceptance and Tolerance (PASSAT) StudyJason L Burns
Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 15:286-91. 2004..The ICD-AT is effective in managing atrial tachyarrhythmias (atrial fibrillation [AF]), but patient acceptance remains an issue. This aim of this study was to measure ICD-AT acceptance... - Expanding the scope of practice for cardiac rehabilitation: managing patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillatorsSamuel F Sears
Department of Clinical Health Psychology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA
J Cardiopulm Rehabil 24:209-15. 2004 - The World Trade Center attack: increased frequency of defibrillator shocks for ventricular arrhythmias in patients living remotely from New York CityOmer L Shedd
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Malcolm Randall Veteran Affairs Medical Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
J Am Coll Cardiol 44:1265-7. 2004.... - Women and the implantable cardioverter defibrillator: a lifespan perspective on key psychosocial issuesRobyn L Walker
University of Florida, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Clin Cardiol 27:543-6. 2004..In the absence of complete empirical research data on the impact of these concerns, hypotheses to test in future research are offered... - Do positive health expectations and optimism relate to quality-of-life outcomes for the patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?Samuel F Sears
Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
J Cardiopulm Rehabil 24:324-31. 2004..This study examined the "resilience factors" of positive health expectations and global optimism prospectively using the general quality-of-life (QOL) scores of newly implanted ICD patients... - Depression as a predictor for appropriate shocks among patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: results from the Triggers of Ventricular Arrhythmias (TOVA) studyWilliam Whang
Cardiovascular Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
J Am Coll Cardiol 45:1090-5. 2005..We sought to examine the relationship between symptoms of depression and shock-treated ventricular arrhythmias among implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) patients... - Measuring patient acceptance of implantable cardiac device therapy: initial psychometric investigation of the Florida Patient Acceptance SurveyJason L Burns
Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 16:384-90. 2005..CONCLUSION: This initial psychometric investigation of the FPAS suggests that the FPAS may be useful in both clinical and research settings to assess patient acceptance of implantable cardiac devices... - Cardiology patient page. How to respond to an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shockSamuel F Sears
University of Florida Health Science Center, FL, USA
Circulation 111:e380-2. 2005 - Biopsychosocial experiences of adults with congenital heart disease: review of the literatureAdrienne H Kovacs
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Am Heart J 150:193-201. 2005..Clinical management strategies include increased awareness and dialogue between patients with CHD and physicians regarding psychosocial concerns... - Understanding atrial symptom reports: objective versus subjective predictorsSamuel F Sears
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 28:801-7. 2005..Implantable cardioverter defibrillators with atrial therapies (ICDs-ATs) have been shown to reduce AF symptoms and improve QOL in select AF samples... - Predictors of quality of life in long-term recipients of implantable cardioverter defibrillatorsRobyn L Wallace
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Box 100165, UD Health Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
J Cardiopulm Rehabil 22:278-81. 2002 - Internet-based behavioral change and psychosocial care for patients with cardiovascular disease: a review of cardiac disease-specific applicationsEmily A Kuhl
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
Heart Lung 35:374-82. 2006..CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that, although limitations exist, WBIs are a reasonable modus of improving patient outcomes... - Organ scarcity and the psychological pre-heart transplant evaluation: a simulation study using community residentsJohn F Todaro
Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Brown Medical School, Providence, RI, USA
Prog Transplant 15:78-85. 2005..Clinical suggestions for dealing with underreporting of psychological distress are discussed... - Do new drivers equal new donors? An examination of factors influencing organ donation attitudes and behaviors in adolescentsBrian C Sirois
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
J Behav Med 28:201-12. 2005....