The Lived Experience of Patients following Primary Angioplasty
Research type
Research Study
Full title
To explore the ‘lived experiences’ of patients who have had a heart attack and have undergone a primary angioplasty (PPCI). In particular to understand the emotional, physical and spiritual toll this experience has had on patient’s, wellbeing and recovery. e
IRAS ID
224728
Contact name
Marina Nicholas
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Buckinghamshire New Univertsity
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 8 months, 1 days
Research summary
Heart attack treatment involves an emergency procedure to open the blocked heart artery using a stent, known as Primary Angioplasty.the purpose of this research study is to undertake a series of interviews with patients who have suffered a heart attack. the aim of the study is to explore the lived experience of such patients to help us understand better how the event of a heart attack affects future life and recovery. We will enrol 15 willing patients to attend Harefield Hospital for one interview at six months following their heart attack.
A literature review has not revealed any publications which specifically outlines the impact factors of surviving a Primary PCI six months after the procedure.
I have chosen this area as I have found in my experience as a practitioner in the field that this is an area that has not been researched.The study protocol outlines the existing research and reinforces the need to conduct this study to answer the research question.
REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/0768
Date of REC Opinion
21 May 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion