Understanding facilitators and barriers to oxygen therapy for patients with interstitial lung disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is comprised of a heterogeneous group of pulmonary diseases. Oxygen therapy is used in patients with advanced lung disease; however, there are challenges associated with initiation of oxygen therapy specific to individuals with ILD. The key objectives of this study were to create a common understanding of the facilitators and barriers to oxygen therapy for patients with ILD, and healthcare professionals (HCP) caring for patients with ILD.

Methods

This qualitative study included 1 hour semistructured focus groups/interviews. An iterative and concurrent process was used for data collection and analysis to allow for supplementary development of themes and concepts generated. Data analysis used a three-phase approach: coding, categorisi

SUBMITTER: Sharpe H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11428997 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature