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.
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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
18
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
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
The psychosocial impact of living with an indwelling pleural catheter in patients with malignant pleural effusions
Qualitative data
Time frame: 2 weeks
The psychosocial impact of living with an indwelling pleural catheter in patients with malignant pleural effusions
Qualitative data
Time frame: 6-8 weeks
Links between psychosocial impact experienced by patients and their baseline, disease or social characteristics
Qualitative data
Time frame: 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks
Links between psychosocial impact experienced by patients and their IPC care characteristics
Qualitative data
Time frame: 2 weeks and 6-8 weeks
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