Patients’ experiences of an unexpected percutaneous dilatational trach
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Patients’ experiences of an unexpected percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) during the critical care episode.
IRAS ID
230563
Contact name
Mary Cooke
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of Manchester
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 5 days
Research summary
A Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy (PDT), which is a tube inserted to the front of the neck, going into the windpipe; allowing patients to receive assisted breathing. A PDT is temporary, and the patient will usually have this removed before being discharged from critical care. It is a common procedure for the critically ill, with long term mechanical ventilation being a reason for insertion. It is believed to have a number of physical benefits when treating a critically ill patient. Better patient outcomes from PDT placement is further justified by the perceived benefit of aiding patient comfort. However, it remains uncertain as to what the impact this intervention has on holistic perspectives of the emotional and psychological response of a patient and their carers. This is particularly relevant to the patient experience of being unexpectedly critically ill and the subsequent issues associated with recovery. To understand the patient holistically it is essential to explore all aspects of this experience, and a synthesis of clinical outcomes related to emotional effects could inform and enable evidence for nursing care.
Patients and carers who have experienced a temporary PDT in the last three years within an acute NHS trust will undertake either an individual or dyadic semi-structured interview, that will last no more than one hour. A minimum of 10 and maximum of 15 participants will be recruited. The study is intended to last approximately 5 months.REC name
North West - Greater Manchester Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/NW/0023
Date of REC Opinion
9 Feb 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion