A scoping review of the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have a high symptom burden and numerous needs that remain largely unaddressed despite advances in available treatment options. There is a need to comprehensively identify patients' needs and create opportunities to address them. This scoping review aimed to synthesise the available evidence and identify gaps in the literature regarding the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with IPF.

Methods

The protocol for the review was registered with Open Science Framework (DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/SY4KM). A systematic search was performed in March 2022, in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo, Web of Science Core Collection and ASSIA Applied Social Science Index. A comprehensive review of grey literature was also completed. Inclu

SUBMITTER: Bramhill C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10866483 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature