A self-management package for pulmonary fibrosis: A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

There is currently no self-management package designed to meet the needs of people with pulmonary fibrosis (PF). This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a PF-specific self-management package.

Methods

Adults with PF were randomly allocated (1:1) to either receive the self-management package with healthcare professional (HCP) support or standardised PF information. Primary outcomes were feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. Secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, breathlessness, daily steps, use of PF-related treatments, and healthcare utilisation. Participants' experiences of using the package were explored using qualitative interviews.

Results

Thirty participants were included.

SUBMITTER: Lee JYT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378933 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature