There is one clinical trial.
The Swiss population underwent a period of confinement related to the COVID-19 pandemic (March 16 to May 11, 2020) decided by the Swiss Federal Government. Among the Swiss population, certain groups were identified as vulnerable subjects by the Federal Office of Public Health. This study focuses on the perceived impact of this period on health care and health status in a specific vulnerable group: patients under long term noninvasive ventilation (respiratory support) at home for chronic respiratory failure.
Description: Questionnaire focusing on practical health care issues regarding respiratory support, health status and perception of the COVID-19 issue: Symptom score (related to noninvasive ventilation: NIV): S3-NIV (non-invasive ventilation), score ranging from 0 to 10, the lowest possible score (0) corresponds to the highest impact of disease and treatment, the highest possible score (10) corresponds to the lowest impact of disease and treatment. Thymic disturbances (score of anxiety and depression): HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), score ranging from 0 to 21, 0-7 = normal, 8-10 borderline abnormal, 11-21 =abnormal COVID confinement questionnaire: de novo questionnaire, Minimal Clinically Important Differences (MCID) unknown
Measure: Questionnaire Time: 2 months