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Experiences and views of patients, carers and healthcare professionals on using modems in domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV): a qualitative study

Mansell, SK; Kilbride, C; Wood, MJ; Gowing, F; Mandal, S; (2020) Experiences and views of patients, carers and healthcare professionals on using modems in domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV): a qualitative study. BMJ Open Respiratory Research , 7 (1) , Article e000510. 10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000510. Green open access

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BACKGROUND: Advances in technology means that domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices can be remotely monitored via modems in patients' homes. Possible benefits and challenges of modem technology have yet to be established. This study explored the perspectives and experiences of patients, their carers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the addition of modem technology in managing home NIV. METHODS: A qualitative study using a combination of focus groups for HCPs and interviews for carers/patients was undertaken. 12 HCPs and 22 patients/carers participated. These focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. RESULTS: Five main themes were identified. 'Surveillance: a paradox of findings': HCPs were concerned about unduly scrutinising patients' lives, potentially impacting on HCP patient relationships. Conversely, patients welcomed modem monitoring and did not express concerns regarding invasion of privacy. 'Sanctions': HCPs reported the modem increased access to care and allowed appropriate assessment of ongoing treatment. 'Complacency and ethics': HCPs expressed concerns patients may become complacent in seeking help due to expectations of modem monitoring, as well as being concerned regarding the ethics of modems. There was a suggestion patients and carers' expectations of monitoring were different to that of clinical practice, resulting in complacency in some cases. 'Increased time for patient focused care': HCPs in the focus groups described a number of ways in which using modems was more efficient. 'Confidence: can be improved with technology': patients and carers were positive about the impact of the modems on their health and well-being, particularly their confidence. CONCLUSION: HCPs expressed concerns about surveillance were not corroborated by patients, suggesting acceptability of remote monitoring. Data suggests a need for increased clarity to patients/carers regarding clinical practice relating to responsiveness to modem data. The issue of complacency requires further consideration. Modem technology was acceptable and considered a useful addition by HCPs, patients and carers. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03905382.

Type: Article
Title: Experiences and views of patients, carers and healthcare professionals on using modems in domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV): a qualitative study
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000510
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000510
Language: English
Additional information: © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ This is an open access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited, appropriate credit is given, any changes made indicated, and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/.
Keywords: non invasive ventilation, respiratory measurement
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine > Respiratory Medicine
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10120024
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