Assessing Quality of Life in Children and Adults with Bronchiectasis Using Oscillating PEP Devices

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the quality of life and treatment adherence in children and adults with bronchiectasis DDB who have not previously used an oscillating positive expiratory pressure OPEP device. The goal is to understand how using an oscillating PEP affects their daily lives. This study is interventional and involves assessing patients before and after they begin using the device. Participants will complete quality of life questionnaires tailored by age group children aged 8 to 13, adolescents aged 14 to 17, and adults. Parents of children aged 8 to 13 will also fill out questionnaires. After several months of using the oscillating PEP, patients will receive a satisfaction and adherence questionnaire to evaluate their experience. The study follows participants over 18 months to monitor changes. During the study, participants will attend regular follow-up consultations to ensure clinical stability. Researchers will track quality of life changes and treatment adherence through questionnaires. The main outcome measured is the variation in patient quality of life before and after starting the OPEP device. The study aims to collect data over an 18-month period, allowing for long-term monitoring of effects and compliance.

Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Patients With DBB With the Installation of OPEP