Recommendations for patient education for participation and compliance | |||
COR | LOE | Recommendations | References |
1 | C‐LD | 1. In patients with CIEDs on RM, patient education should be delivered in plain language, at a basic reading level, and be individualized to support patient communication preferences and educational needs throughout the continuum of care. | 166, 167 |
1 | C‐EO | 2. In patients with CIEDs on RM, comprehensive patient education about RM is recommended for patients, families, and caregivers prior to device implantation to guide shared decision‐making regarding device selection. | |
1 | C‐EO | 3. In patients with CIEDs on RM, it is recommended that patient education start before implant and include the importance of ensuring ongoing connectivity to improve post‐implant patient compliance and monitoring effectiveness. | |
2a | C‐LD | 4. In patients with CIEDs on RM, providing a hands‐on education session with the RM device can be beneficial. | 163 |