ArticleBMJ open respiratory research2024
Research priorities for progressive pulmonary fibrosis in the UK.
Article in BMJ open respiratory research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comorbidities in clinical cohorts of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2026Pooled it
- Occurrence of progressive pulmonary fibrosis and its association with survival in connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease: an international retrospective cohort study.Rheumatology international · 2026Article
- Mortality and diagnostic practice variation in interstitial lung disease admissions: insights from a multicentre UK cohort study.BMJ open respiratory research · 2026Article
- Non-pharmacological Management of Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases.Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases · 2026Article
- Understanding emotional and practical challenges of initiating oxygen therapy in pulmonary fibrosis: insights from a patient-centered survey.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Article
- Progressive pulmonary fibrosis: the importance of identification and intervention.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2026Review
- Patient education and self-management in interstitial lung disease: why and what, now how?ERJ open research · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionHealth research bodies recommend patient involvement and engagement in research and healthcare planning, although their implementation is not yet widespread. This deficiency extends to progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), where crucial aspects remain unknown, including causal mechanisms, curative treatments and optimal symptom management. This study addresses these gaps by seeking stakeholders' perspectives to guide research and treatment directions.
methodA priority-setting partnership was established to explore stakeholders' priorities in the diagnosis, treatment, management and care of PPF, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which is the archetypal PPF. Stakeholders included people living with PPF, their carers, relatives and healthcare professionals involved in their management.
resultsThrough an online open-ended survey, 2542 responses were collected from 638 stakeholders. Thematic analysis identified 48 specific research questions, which were then cross-referenced with academic literature to pinpoint research gaps. Following the evidence check, 44 unanswered questions were shortlisted by 834 stakeholders in a second online survey. Ultimately, a top 10 priority list was established through consensus.The prioritised research questions include (1) improved diagnosis accuracy and timing, (2) development of new treatments, (3) enhanced accuracy in primary care, (4) optimal timing for drug and non-drug interventions, (5) effective cough treatment, (6) early intervention for PPF, (7) improved survival rates, (8) symptom reduction, (9) impact of interventions on life expectancy and (10) new treatments with reduced side effects.
conclusionStakeholders' priorities can be summarised into five areas: early diagnosis, drug and non-drug treatments, survival and symptom management. Ideally, these topics should guide funding bodies and health policies.
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