The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

Norshamatul Aidah Osran, Norhaini Majid

Affiliation :

Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract :

Introduction Studies suggested that helmet noninvasive ventilation (NIV) therapy is more tolerated with better clinical outcomes than the other interfaces in treating Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) patients. However, helmet NIV intolerance and failure are the typical responses reported. Since the helmet NIV is new in Malaysia, therefore this study was proposed to provide an overview of the comfort level of ARF patients who have been treated using helmet NIV. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the comfort level of the patient treated with helmet NIV therapy. Methods This study was using a quantitative, descriptive design. Sixty-seven (67) ARF patients completed helmet NIV therapy were purposively selected from the Emergency Department in one of the Northern Malaysia public hospitals. After at least 15 minutes post therapy and confirmed hemodynamically stable, patients were asked to score their comfort level on a 0-100 mm visual analog scale (VAS), where 0 is the most comfortable and 100 is the most uncomfortable. Results Evaluation by VAS scores were completed by 43 male and 24 female ARF patients, with the mean age of 65.03 (SD 12.43). The general comfort level was moderate, with the mean score of 24.17, SD 20.53. Conclusion The study provides an overview and insight on the level of comfort of the patient, who has been treated with helmet NIV. This knowledge can provide a basis for the development of therapy improvement.

Keywords :

Acute Respiratory Failure; Comfort Level; Helmet NIV