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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2025

Patient experience with pulmonary hypertension in Spain.

José Joaquín Mira, Daniel García Torres, Manel Santiñá

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José Joaquín MiraDepartamento de Salud, Alicante-Sant Joan. FISABIO, Alicante, Spain. jose.mira@umh.es.ORCID 0000-0001-6497-083X
Daniel García TorresDepartamento de Salud, Alicante-Sant Joan. FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.
Manel SantiñáSociedad Española de Calidad Asistencial (SECA), Oviedo, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study explores the experiences of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in Spain, focusing on the impact of patient support programs on disease management and quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of patient support programs for PAH in improving disease management and quality of life of patients with PAH.

methodsA mixed study was carried out, applying qualitative and quantitative techniques with the aim of exploring and quantifying the experience of participants in support programs for PAH patients. It started with a integrate review of the literature which feed a qualitative phase where 14 patients (all women) diagnosed with PAH at least one year before were involved in focus groups. Subsequently, a quantitative phase was carried out, in which 36 patients, selected by non-probabilistic sampling, participated.

resultsThis study found that support programs substantially improve the quality of life and disease management in patients with PAH. In the qualitative phase, participants reported an improved perception of their ability to manage the disease, attributed to the emotional support and information provided. In the quantitative phase, considerable improvements were observed in several indicators of quality of life and disease management, corroborating the qualitative findings.

conclusionsPatient support programs are essential for improving disease management and the quality of life of patients with PAH. However, the findings highlight a gap in access to emotional and educational support within the healthcare system.

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Hypertension, PulmonaryAdultAgedDisease ManagementFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeSpainDisease managementPatient experiencePatient supportPulmonary arterial hypertensionQuality of life

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PMID40394660
PMCPMC12093829

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