Experiences of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in older people
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Experiences of Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) treatment in older people with hypercapnic respiratory failure.
IRAS ID
167796
Contact name
Hamadziripi Ngandu
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 1 days
Research summary
Background:
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) has been proven to be an effective way of treating hypercapnic respiratory failure (HRF) in older people in whom endotracheal intubation may not provide long-term benefits. Despite the effectiveness of NIV in treating patients with HRF, older people present a large population of patients who find it more difficult to use NIV treatment than young adults. No studies have ever been conducted to examine experiences of NIV treatment in older people admitted in hospital with HRF, in order to understand treatment tolerance and treatment preferences. Literature review shows perceptions of people receiving NIV treatment, but they are all community oriented in their approach and they are not specific to people aged 65 and above. It is hoped that the study will contribute to the body of knowledge by providing findings, which provide a deeper understanding and empathic insight into older people with HRF receiving NIV treatment. This will then, perhaps, help in developing and implementing interventions aimed at improving the service that clinicians offer to older people with HRF.Aim of Research Study:
This study aims to examine experience of NIV treatment in older people admitted to hospital with HRF, in order to understand treatment tolerance and preferences.Method:
Semi-structured interviews will be used to interview older people with hypercapnic respiratory failure, receiving or have just been weaned off NIV treatment. Audio-recorded interviews will be used for data collection.Sample:
Following ethical approval, a sample will be recruited from HRF patients admitted in Cardiff and Vale University Hospitals respiratory ward for the purpose of receiving NIV treatment. The study intends to purposively select 10 to 15 consented patients.Data Analysis:
Data will be analysed using the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).REC name
Wales REC 3
REC reference
15/WA/0236
Date of REC Opinion
10 Aug 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion