A Psychological Intervention to Promote Acceptance and Adherence to NIV in People With COPD

A Psychological Intervention to Promote Acceptance and Adherence to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This study aims to analyze the impact of a brief psychological support intervention in the promotion of the adherence to Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) among people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The investigators expect to see a positive impact of this intervention on both physical and psychological well-being, and consequently, a reduction of health costs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age> or =18 years
• the voluntary participation to the Study
• inpatients or outpatients
• subjects with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), from moderate (GOLD 2- 50% ≤ FEV1 <80% pred.) to severe (GOLD 3- 30% ≤ FEV1 <50%pred.) (FEV1= Forced Expiratory Volume in the 1st Second)

Exclusion Criteria:

• refusal of the Informant Consent
• pregnancy
• subjects affected by oncological or psychiatric illnesses
• immune depressive condition as the principal condition
• usage of antidepressant drugs