The palliative care needs of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a qualitative study of patients and family caregivers
KO Lindell, D Kavalieratos, KF Gibson, L Tycon… - Heart & Lung, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives To explore the perceptions of palliative care (PC) needs in patients with
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and their caregivers. Background IPF carries a poor
prognosis with most patients succumbing to their illness at a rate comparable to aggressive
cancers. No prior studies have comprehensively explored perceptions of PC needs from
those currently living with the disease, caring for someone living with the disease, and who
cared for a deceased family member. Methods Thematic analysis of focus group content was …
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and their caregivers. Background IPF carries a poor
prognosis with most patients succumbing to their illness at a rate comparable to aggressive
cancers. No prior studies have comprehensively explored perceptions of PC needs from
those currently living with the disease, caring for someone living with the disease, and who
cared for a deceased family member. Methods Thematic analysis of focus group content was …
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