Lung transplant referral practice patterns: a survey of cystic fibrosis physicians and general pulmonologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) die from respiratory failure without referral for lung transplant. Physician practices that may expedite, delay, or preclude referral, are poorly understood.

Methods

Two parallel, web-based surveys focusing on lung transplant referral triggers and barriers, as well as pre-referral evaluation, were emailed to pulmonologists practicing in the New England region. One questionnaire was sent to CF providers (n = 61), and the second to general pulmonary providers practicing at the same institutions (n = 61).

Results

There were 43 (70%) responses to the CF provider survey, and 25 (41%) responses to the general pulmonary ('non-CF') provider survey. Primary reasons for CF providers to refer their patients included: rapidly

SUBMITTER: Bartley BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055110 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature