Aims: To understand the perceptions, needs and experiences of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive interstitial lung disease, with a mean life expectancy similar to some forms of cancer of 2–4 years from diagnosis. Unlike the cancer literature, which is rich with studies exploring the needs of their disease group, few publications exist on patient needs with this severe fibrotic lung disease.
Design: A Qualitative study which took place between 2007–2012.
