Patient and staff perceptions of Propofol Procedural Sedation
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Patient and staff perceptions of Short Procedural Sedation with Propofol for Orthopaedic procedures in the Emergency Department: a qualitative study.
IRAS ID
244139
Contact name
Jamie G. Cooper
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Research Governance University of Aberdeen/ NHS Grampian
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 1 months, 23 days
Research summary
Procedural sedation with Propofol is commonly undertaken in the Emergency Department (ED) to allow joint or fracture reduction in a way that would otherwise be noxious for patients. However, little is recorded about patients’ and staff perception, feelings and experiences of what is common practice, especially with regard to post sedation care.\n\nThis is a qualitative study designed around two facets. The first is semi-structured interviews with patients who have recovered from procedural sedation with Propofol and the second is Focus Group discussions with ED medical and nursing staff. It is anticipated that interviews and focus group discussions will be audio recorded and transcribed before being analysed using recognised methods. \n\nIt is hoped that a better understanding of these aspects could lead to improved patient experience, better communication between patients and clinical staff and therefore to optimal patient care.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 1
REC reference
18/NS/0032
Date of REC Opinion
12 Apr 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion