Indwelling Pleural Catheter, Malignant Pleural Effusion
Conditions
Keywords
Malignant Pleural Effusion, Indwelling Pleural Catheter, Psychosocial
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand the impact that Indwelling Pleural Catheters have on patients with malignant pleural effusions from a psychosocial point of view.
Detailed description
After being informed about the study, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo a baseline assessment including disease and social characteristics on the day of their Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) insertion. At 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks post insertion, they will be contacted via telephone for a semi-structured interview focusing on the psychosocial impact that the IPC has had on their lives. Data surrounding the medical care of the IPC will also be collected.
Interventions
Semi-structured interview focusing on psychosocial impact of living with an IPC to be performed at 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks post IPC insertion
Sponsors
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study * Aged 18 years or above * Diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion * Will be undergoing IPC insertion for management of their malignant pleural effusion * Have the means to be contacted and be able to conduct an interview in English via telephone within the study timeframe
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to consent * Estimated life expectancy of \<4 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The psychosocial impact of living with an indwelling pleural catheter in patients with malignant pleural effusions | 2 weeks | Qualitative data |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Links between psychosocial impact experienced by patients and their baseline, disease or social characteristics | 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks | Qualitative data |
| Links between psychosocial impact experienced by patients and their IPC care characteristics | 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks | Qualitative data |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed