Table 146: Summary of studies included in the review Study Design Population Research aim Setting Brannstrom Interviews and thematic content analysis cardiologists, 12 internists) To describe healthcare professionals' experiences in end of life care for heart failure patients. Sweden Cheang Survey and framework analysis approach Consultants, clinical nurse specialists, other palliative nurses and non-consultant doctors that were mainly based in hospices. To investigate why palliative care in heart failure may be underutilised, in order to identify problems in current practice that may impact the provision of care UK Fluur Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis Spouses of ICD-recipients at least 6 months post implant, who were in a stable phase of their illness trajectory (mean age 61 years) To explore future reflections of spouses living with ICD recipients, with a focus on end of life care issues. Sweden Fluur Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis 37 ICD-recipients with a median time since first implantation of 4.5 years and a mean age of 64 years, and who were not in the palliative To explore patients' experiences of complex issues of battery replacement and deactivation of the Sweden Chronic Heart Failure Advanced heart failure and palliative care NICE 2018. All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights. ISBN: 978-1-4731-3093-7 Study Design Population Research aim Setting phase of a terminal illness. 