IP2AM
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Development of an Integrated Pathway for Preschool Asthma/wheeze Management (IP2AM): a mixed methods study
IRAS ID
339862
Contact name
David KH Lo
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leicester
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Wheezing illnesses are episodes of difficulty in breathing associated with whistling breath sounds. They are extremely common in preschool children under six years old. Most episodes get better on their own, but many children have frequent wheezing. These can lead to emergency hospital visits, missed preschool, and continuous symptoms that stop them doing the things they enjoy. There are treatments available which can help reduce wheezing episodes. However, doctors and nurses are often less sure about when to start these in very young children because current guidance is not very clear.
The purpose of this study is to work with patient families and health professionals to co-develop a practical care guide for preschool wheeze that is shared by all doctors and nurses. It will include clear and consistent information and practical advice for families.
Using one-to-one interviews with families, doctors, and nurses, we want to understand why treating preschool children with wheeze can be difficult, and what the care guide should include. We will then design the care guide with families and health professionals in two online workshops (group meetings), before testing the care guide in hospital and a few GP settings in Leicester. We will then collect feedback from families and health professionals to help us improve the care guide further, and information from medical records to see if preschool wheeze symptoms have improved in children since being on the care guide, before introducing it into more healthcare settings.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/YH/0132
Date of REC Opinion
3 Jun 2024
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion