Opinions of adolescents with pigeon chest using an orthotic brace. v1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Opinions of adolescents with pigeon chest who use a chest compression brace- A Q methodology pilot study V1.0
IRAS ID
249343
Contact name
Yu Fu
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 23 days
Research summary
Pectus carinatum or pigeon chest (PC) is a condition that causes the chest wall to protrude or stick out. It develops more commonly in males, and usually during the rapid growth of early puberty. There is evidence indicates a negative affect on quality of life, self esteem, body image and social interaction.\n\nThe condition can be treated with either surgery or conservatively with a chest compression brace. The orthotic compression brace gradually reshapes the chest wall correcting the shape of the chest. Compliance rates are variable with orthotic management with rates as low as 40% compliance reported. \n\nPrevious research is quantitative in nature focusing on the physical characteristics of adolescents with PC. There has not been any research looking at the views, feelings and opinions of this patient group. Understanding the opinions of adolescents with PC will give a greater appreciation of the needs of participants, and motivation for adhering to the treatment. \n\nThe proposed study will look at the subjective opinions and experiences of adolescents (11-19 years old) who use a chest compression brace. The aim is to identify factors that are important to the participants about their daily life, treatment experience and when using a chest compression brace. A Q methodological approach, sorting statements about their personal experiences and opinions of PC by levels of agreement will be used. The study also aims to evaluate Q methodology as a research method with adolescents with PC. \n\nThis study will help understand the needs of the patient group enabling the development of interventions to improve treatment experiences, support improved adherence and inform a future larger study as part of a PhD.\n\n\n\n
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/YH/0016
Date of REC Opinion
29 Mar 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion