Publications

Authors:

Brugnolli, Anna; Chini, Gabriele; Scartezzini, Riccardo; Ambrosi, Elisa

Title:

Qualitative study of COVID-19 patient experiences with non-invasive ventilation and pronation: strategies to enhance treatment adherence

Year:

2023

Type of item:

Articolo in Rivista

Tipologia ANVUR:

Articolo su rivista

Language:

Inglese

Format:

Elettronico

Referee:

No

Name of journal:

BMJ OPEN

ISSN of journal:

2044-6055

N° Volume:

13

Number or Folder:

12

Page numbers:

1-8

Keyword:

Adult intensive & critical care; COVID-19; Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Patient Satisfaction; Patient-Centered Care; Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Short description of contents:

Introduction: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) treatment combined with pronation in patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure has been shown to be effective in improving respiratory function and better patient outcomes. These patients may experience discomfort or anxiety that may reduce adherence to treatment. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the subjective experiences of patients undergoing helmet NIV and pronation during hospitalisation for COVID-19 respiratory failure, with a focus on the elements of care and strategies adopted by patients that enabled good adaptation to treatments. Method: A qualitative descriptive study, using face-to-face interviews, was carried out with a purposeful sample of 20 participants discharged from a pulmonary intensive care unit who underwent helmet continuous positive airway pressure and pronation during hospitalisation for COVID-19. Results: Content analysis of the transcripts revealed feelings and experiences related to illness and treatments, strategies for managing one's own negative thoughts, and practical strategies of one's own and healthcare workers to facilitate adaptation to pronation and helmet. Experience was reflected in five major topics related to specific time points and settings: feelings and experiences, helmet and pronation: heavy but beneficial, positive thinking strategies, patients' practical strategies, support of healthcare professionals (HCPs). Conclusions: This study may be useful to HCPs to improve the quality and appropriateness of care they provide.

Product ID:

136611

Handle IRIS:

11562/1115610

Last Modified:

October 25, 2024

Bibliographic citation:

Brugnolli, Anna; Chini, Gabriele; Scartezzini, Riccardo; Ambrosi, Elisa, Qualitative study of COVID-19 patient experiences with non-invasive ventilation and pronation: strategies to enhance treatment adherence «BMJ OPEN» , vol. 13 , n. 12 , 2023 , pp. 1-8

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