Sanne J van Helmondt1, Louis B Polish2, Marc A Judson3, Jan C Grutters1,4. 1. Department of Pulmonology, ILD Center of Excellence, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands. 2. University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont, USA. 3. Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA. 4. Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The review presents an overview of the scientific publications about patient perspectives in sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS: The literature on patient perspectives in sarcoidosis is limited. Patient perspectives in sarcoidosis encompass a myriad of topics that have been addressed to some degree in the literature: patient needs and perceptions, patient-reported burden of sarcoidosis, and patient treatment priorities. Similar findings across studies were high levels of reported fatigue, a need to incorporate psychological support into the treatment plan and easy access to sarcoidosis expert centers. Furthermore, largely similar results were found across countries. SUMMARY: There is a growing focus in patient perspectives in terms of sarcoidosis treatment. A multidisciplinary approach including psychological support and attention to fatigue, may better reflect the needs of sarcoidosis patients. Further research on sarcoidosis patient perspectives in sarcoidosis is needed to optimize care.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The review presents an overview of the scientific publications about patient perspectives in sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS: The literature on patient perspectives in sarcoidosis is limited. Patient perspectives in sarcoidosis encompass a myriad of topics that have been addressed to some degree in the literature: patient needs and perceptions, patient-reported burden of sarcoidosis, and patient treatment priorities. Similar findings across studies were high levels of reported fatigue, a need to incorporate psychological support into the treatment plan and easy access to sarcoidosis expert centers. Furthermore, largely similar results were found across countries. SUMMARY: There is a growing focus in patient perspectives in terms of sarcoidosis treatment. A multidisciplinary approach including psychological support and attention to fatigue, may better reflect the needs of sarcoidosispatients. Further research on sarcoidosispatient perspectives in sarcoidosis is needed to optimize care.
Authors: Nicola L Harman; Sarah L Gorst; Paula R Williamson; Elliot S Barnathan; Robert P Baughman; Marc A Judson; Heidi Junk; Nynke A Kampstra; Eugene J Sullivan; David E Victorson; Marc Walton; Tamara Al-Hakim; Hana Nabulsi; Noopur Singh; Jan C Grutters; Daniel A Culver Journal: Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis Date: 2021-09-30 Impact factor: 0.670
Authors: M Drent; V L J Proesmans; M D P Elfferich; N T Jessurun; S M G de Jong; N M Ebner; E D O Lewis; A Bast Journal: Lung Date: 2020-01-20 Impact factor: 2.584