Exploration of the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Interstitial lung diseases consist of a range of lung disorders, the most prevalent being idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a chronic, progressive disease, resulting in loss of lung function and potentially significant impacts on quality of life. There is an increasing need to address unmet needs in this population as there is evidence that unmet needs may impact quality of life and health outcomes. The key objective of this scoping review is to define the unmet needs of patients living with a diagnosis of IPF and to identify gaps in the literature relating to unmet needs. Findings will inform the development of services and the introduction of patient-centred clinical care guidelines for IPF.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review is guided by the m

SUBMITTER: Bramhill C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10163457 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature