Patient-Reported Goals in Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Qualitative Analysis of Patient and Care Partner Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New treatment options for symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation (TR) are now approved based on improvement in health status. Patient perspectives on goals of care for TR are poorly defined.

Objectives

The objectives of this study are to understand the patient experience and gauge patient-defined knowledge gaps for TR, uncover patient goals for therapies, and define unmet needs, including key features for patient education.

Methods

A patient forum using semistructured interview guides and preplanned activities was designed. Valvular heart disease physicians were engaged in patient recruitment. Qualitative analysis was used to generate themes and finalized with consensus between physicians, researchers, and a patient representative.

Results

A 2-day patie

SUBMITTER: Coylewright M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature