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Incorporating patient and caregiver feedback into lung transplant referral guidelines for individuals with cystic fibrosis—Preliminary findings from a novel paradigm

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Lung transplantation is a common therapeutic option for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) and advanced lung disease, yet many individuals with CF are not appropriately referred for evaluation. The present… Click to show full abstract

Lung transplantation is a common therapeutic option for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) and advanced lung disease, yet many individuals with CF are not appropriately referred for evaluation. The present study sought to enhance CF transplant referral guidelines by integrating patient‐centered input to identify possible psychosocial barriers contributing to suboptimal referral for appropriate CF transplant candidates.

Keywords: cystic fibrosis; individuals cystic; referral guidelines; transplant referral; lung

Journal Title: Clinical Transplantation
Year Published: 2020

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