Treatment Preference Archetypes in Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Their Implications for Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Little is known about how patients make decisions about and prioritize therapies and disease management in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). We aimed to systematically identify and characterize patient perspectives and attitudes that influence decision making for EoE management.

Methods

To understand the diverse attitudes and values of patients with EoE, we designed a study using the Q-method. We iteratively developed 31 statements related to EoE disease management. Participants sorted statements by ranking from +4 (most agree) to -4 (most disagree). By-person factor analysis, using 2-factor and 3-factor rotation, revealed distinct preference archetypes.

Results

Thirty-four adults with EoE (mean age 40.9 years, 51.4% male, 82.9% White) were recruited from g

SUBMITTER: Chang JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11695144 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature