Behavioural and psychological patterns of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a prospective study.

Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive lung condition. Currently, care models predominantly focus on acute medical and pharmacological needs. As a step towards holistic care, the aim of this prospective study was to investigate the psychological and behavioural needs of IPF patients treated with pirfenidone from diagnosis until two years of follow-up.

Early Career Members at the ERS International Congress 2017: highlights from the Assemblies.


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