Healthcare professionals' views on the most important outcomes for non-infectious uveitis of the posterior segment: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uveitis comprises a range of conditions that result in intraocular inflammation. Most sight-threatening uveitis falls into the broad category known as Non-infectious Posterior Segment-Involving Uveitis (PSIU). To evaluate treatments, trialists and clinicians must select outcome measures. The aim of this study was to understand healthcare professionals' perspectives on what outcomes are important to adult patients with PSIU and their carers.

Methods

Twelve semi-structured telephone interviews were undertaken to understand the perspectives of healthcare professionals. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Findings were compared with the views of patients and carers and outcomes abstracted from a previously published systematic review

SUBMITTER: Tallouzi MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655978 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature