The AVID study includes patients with
serious arrhythmias who are randomly assigned to antiarrhythmic
drugs or implantable defibrillators. A self-administered
questionnaire will be obtained from a spouse/partner to provide a
comprehensive assessment of his/her quality of life. It is
essential to understand the impact of the illness and treatment on
the patient's spouse/partner in order to evaluate the treatment
protocol.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.