Patients' and healthcare professionals' perspectives on the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis care journey: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) highly impacts patients on several life dimensions and challenges healthcare practices in providing high-quality care. Consequently, it is crucial to establish integrated care processes, maximizing patient value and patients' individual needs. The aim of the study was to shed light on the care trajectory based on the perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals.

Methods

The study was conducted at a tertiary Belgian IPF centre of excellence. We conducted individual interviews with patients and healthcare professionals, guided by the Chronic Care Model (CCM) as a framework for integrated care. Thematic analysis was used to underpin data analysis.

Results

Experiences were gathered of nine patients with IPF (aged 57-

SUBMITTER: Delameillieure A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7972327 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature