Barrett's oesophagus: A qualitative study of patient burden, care delivery experience and follow-up needs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Barrett's oesophagus (BO), a precursor to oesophageal adenocarcinoma, requires long-term endoscopic surveillance. The rising incidence of this chronic disease has implications for service provision and patient burden. Few studies have explored BO patients' personal burden, care delivery experience and participation in health-care delivery decisions.

Objective

To identify and explore factors impacting BO patients' health-related quality of life, follow-up needs and views on new models of follow-up care.

Design

An exploratory qualitative approach was adopted using semi-structured, in-depth, one-to-one interviews, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Patients undergoing BO surveillance, at a single NHS hospital, were recruited using purposive sampling with

SUBMITTER: Britton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6351418 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature