The primary objective of this research project is to describe the characteristics, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of patients with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) who received care at the Veteran's Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 6 Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN6) (includes North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia) for up to 5 years.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3,000
Durham VA Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Prevalence of Interstitial Lung Disease in the VISN6 Veterans Administration Patient Population
Time frame: up to 5 years
Prevalence of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in the VISN6 Veterans Administration Patient Population
Time frame: up to 5 years
Accuracy of ICD-9 Codes for diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease
Will compare the reported ICD-9 code diagnosis with the diagnosis made after chart review and re-interpretation of the lung imaging and pathology
Time frame: up to 5 years
Frequency of ICD-9 code diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease and clinic consultation with a pulmonary provider
Time frame: up to 5 years
Prevalence of Co-morbid Diabetes Mellitus with Interstitial Lung Disease
Compare the prevalence of diabetes with interstitial lung disease as compared to the prevalence of diabetes in the general VA population
Time frame: up to five years
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