The goal of this observational study is to explore current status of diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It aims to integrate qualitative and quantitative data to describe the distribution of perspective, experience, patient journey, treatment, expectation and quality of life for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Participants will be invited to participate the interview, and answer quantitative survey questions about their quality of life.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare, progressive, fibrotic interstitial lung disease of unknown aetiology primarily affecting middle-aged and elderly patients, more men than women. Median survival is 3∼5 years from the time of diagnosis. The prognosis is worse than for most common malignancies. However, patients' experiences, quality of life and needs during the disease course, have not been adequately investigated, which leads a lack of evidence to support the priority of treatment or drug development. This study plans to conduct an mixed methods research to integrate qualitative and quantitative data to explore the perspective, experience, patient journey, treatment, expectation and quality of life for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. For qualitative interview, there are 50 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and 15 physicians will be interviewed. For quantitative survey, there are 245 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis will be involved.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
310
No intervention
Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Unmet patient needs
Unmet patient needs primarily focus on the unmet clinical demands and expectations of IPF patients regarding their understanding and awareness of the disease, diagnosis, treatment methods, and patient management and care.
Time frame: At beginning of study to explore by qualitative study, sequentially follow up at 6 month by quantitative survey
Patient journey
The patient journey primarily focuses on the entire process of IPF patients from the discovery of uncomfortable symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment to follow-up. By mapping the patient journey, we can identify the gaps between patients' expected experiences and their actual experiences at each stage, recognize and address common pain points, and gain insights into the value drivers behind patient decisions. This approach helps healthcare institutions to gain frontline perspectives on patient experiences in a timely manner, optimize disease diagnosis and treatment processes, develop scientifically sound treatment plans, and even assist in designing or enhancing mobile healthcare management solutions for patients.
Time frame: At beginning of study to explore by qualitative study, sequentially follow up at 6 month by quantitative survey.
Quality of life
Quality of life primarily focuses on the impact of patients' physical and psychological health, as well as symptoms, and impact for their daily lives. Quality of life will be qualitatively deeply explore by interview, and quantitatively survey using EuroQol Five Dimensions Questionnair (EQ-5D) among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Time frame: At beginning of study to explore by qualitative study, sequentially follow up at 6 month by quantitative survey
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