Investigating Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Failure

Investigating Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Failure

To determine the quality of life of patients living with chronic respiratory failure and the impact interventions have on it.

To determine the quality of life of patients living with chronic respiratory failure and the impact interventions have on it.

Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosed with chronic respiratory failure receiving any of:

• Non-invasive ventilation
• Prolonged mechanical ventilation
• Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Aged <18
• Significant physical or psychiatric co-morbidity that would prevent compliance with trial protocol