Table 2 Information on driving restrictions following ICD implantation, as reported by patients
Variable | No. of patients (%) |
|---|---|
Informed about driving restrictions (n = 37) | |
Yes | 18 (49%) |
No | 7 (19%) |
Cannot remember | 12 (32%) |
Way information was given (n = 18) | |
Only verbally | 12 (67%) |
Only in writing | – |
Both verbally and in writing | 6 (33%) |
Information given (n = 18) | |
Resume driving immediately | 1(6%) |
Resume when I felt ready | 1 (6%) |
Resume after 1 week | 4 (22%) |
Resume after 1 month | 3 (17%) |
Resume after 3 months | 8 (44%) |
Resume after 6 months | – |
Never to drive again | 1 (6%) |
Level of satisfaction with information given (n = 18) | |
Very satisfied or satisfied | 14 (78%) |
Neutral | 4 (22%) |
Dissatisfied or very dissatisfied | – |