Experiences of short-term VAD
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What are the experiences of people following short term VAD implant as an emergency procedure
IRAS ID
205179
Contact name
Eleanor Taylor
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lancaster University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 31 days
Research summary
A Short Term Ventricular Assist Device (ST-VAD) is a form of mechanical circulatory support that offers temporary circulatory support with the aim to temporarily stabilise patients with acute cardiogenic shock with the aim to rest the heart. The ST-VAD works a bridge to decision regarding the most useful intervention for the person which can include exchange to durable/long-term VAD, explants for myocardial recovery and heart transplant (Takayama, Takeda, Doshi & Jorde, 2014). \n\nPrevious research has focused on the psychosocial impact of durable VADs however the durable VAD enables patients to be discharged from hospital. ST-VAD support is offered in critical care settings and patients are in hospital for the length of treatment. Chapman, Parameshwar, Jenkins, Large and Tsui (2007) conducted a qualitative study with both ST-VAD and durable VAD patients and discovered a difference between the experiences of these participants. \n\nDue to the lack of research regarding solely the experiences of those who have undergone STVAD, the current research aims to explore the experience of people who have a short term VAD implant as an emergency procedure. A qualitative research design involving semi-structured interviews will be used to explore individuals’ experiences of short-term VAD as an emergency procedure. Participants will be recruited from University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust and invited to take part in an interview which will last approximately one hour. \n
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0631
Date of REC Opinion
30 Sep 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion