Publications by authors named "Malene Hammer Hansen"
Driving Restrictions Following Defibrillator Implantation: A Nationwide Register-linked Survey Study on the Impact on Employment, Daily Living, and Driving Behaviour.
Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- After implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), patients face temporary driving restrictions for personal vehicles and permanent prohibitions for professional driving, impacting their job and daily activities.
- A Danish survey revealed that among active professional drivers, 33% lost their jobs due to these driving restrictions, while 47% of previously employed patients felt restricted in maintaining their work.
- The study indicated that younger age, higher income, and pre-implantation driving frequency increased the likelihood of significant daily living disruptions due to driving limitations after ICD implantation.