Communication regarding the deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: A scoping review and narrative summary of current interventions.

Objectives: Communication about deactivation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy at end-of-life (EoL) is a recognised issue within clinical practice. The aim of this scoping review was to explore and map the current literature in this field, with a focus on papers which implemented interventional studies.

Methods: Systematic searches of six major databases were conducted.