Purpose

This study utilizes a grounded theory methodology to explore patient experiences of phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery as a treatment for diaphragmatic paralysis.

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 70 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of Diaphragmatic Paralysis. - Individuals who are scheduled to undergo phrenic nerve reconstructive surgery for the treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals who do not comprehend the English language.

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Cross-Sectional

Recruiting Locations

Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact:
Jeannine Sico, RN
732-741-0970
jsico@arsahealth.com

Institute for Advanced Reconstruction
Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702
Contact:
Jeannine Sico, RN
732-741-0970
jsico@arsahealth.com

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance

Study Contact

Jeannine Sico, RN.
732-741-0970
jsico@arsahealth.com

Notice

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