Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: A Qualitative Assessment of Patient Perceptions and Experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a promising experimental therapy for ulcerative colitis (UC), yet patient acceptance remains poorly understood.

Aims

The aim of this study was to explore perceptions and experiences of adult patients who received FMT for UC.

Methods

This study used a qualitative descriptive design with thematic content analysis. Patients who were approached for enrollment in a clinical trial (NCT02606032) were invited to participate in face-to-face semistructured interviews. Two groups were interviewed: those who chose to pursue FMT and those who declined FMT. Non-FMT patients were interviewed once; FMT patients were interviewed twice at pre- and post-treatment.

Results

Nine FMT patients (78% female, average age 46.7 years ol

SUBMITTER: Chauhan U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8643654 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature