Addressing lung transplant with adults with cystic fibrosis: A qualitative analysis of patients' perspectives and experiences

Referral for lung transplantation is a complex process that typically begins with a discussion in cystic fibrosis (CF) clinic. We performed a secondary analysis of interviews conducted at the University of Washington CF Clinic as part of a study of unmet palliative care needs, June 2015 – January 2016, among adults with moderate-to-severe CF-related lung disease. Content analysis methods were used to identify themes related to discussion of lung transplant in CF clinic. Thirty-two of 48 interviews (67%) addressed transplant.

Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - April 16, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kathleen J. Ramos, Mara R. Hobler, Ruth A. Engelberg, J. Randall Curtis, Miriam I. Zander, Shacole S. Howard, Christopher H. Goss, Moira L. Aitken Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research