'Don't let it hold you back' - The experience of transition to adulthood in young people with primary ciliary dyskinesia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

ABSTRACT: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, chronic genetic condition with variable features arising from motile cilia dysfunction, including recurrent respiratory infections, sinonasal disease, reduced hearing, infertility and situs inversus. The aim of the study was to understand the experiences of young people with PCD as they transition into adulthood and adult healthcare services. An interpretative phenomenological analytical method was applied. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants aged 18-24 years. Four interconnected group experiential themes were identified: (1) reconceptualising a stigmatised identity, (2) sharing the journey to independence, (3) entering adulthood with newfound autonomy, (4) anticipating an uncertain future. Overall, we found that tra

SUBMITTER: Dore R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11301960 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature