Development and Validation of the BVQ

Development and Validation of the Beliefs About Ventilation Questionnaire (BVQ)

The main aim of this study is the development of the Beliefs about Ventilation Questionnaire (BVQ).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years old
• Indication to Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV), in three slots: <4; >4 e <12; <12 hours
• Outpatients or Inpatients
• Obstructive or restrictive reparatory disorder
• Voluntary agreement to be involved in the Study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Psychiatric Disorder
• Glasgow Coma Scale (CGS) <14
• Pure Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
• Tracheostomy with Invasive Ventilation (TIV) o Invasive Ventilation (IV)