Patient Activation for Self-Management in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis or Sarcoidosis

Conclusion: About half of the outpatients with IPF or sarcoidosis have a low degree of activation for self-management, and these patients generally report more dyspnea, anxiety, depression, and a lower health status. Whether patients with a low degree of activation can be successful in self-managing their disease remains to be determined.Respiration

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Source: Respiration - August 31, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research