Elisabeth P Dellon1, Melissa Basile2, Mara R Hobler3, Anna M Georgiopoulos4, Elaine Chen5, Jessica Goggin6, Christopher H Goss3, Sarah E Hempstead7, Albert Faro7, Dio Kavalieratos8. 1. Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. 2. Institute of Health Innovations and Outcomes Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York, USA. 3. Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. 4. Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 5. Department of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 6. UCSD Health, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA. 7. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. 8. Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Abstract
Background: Studies suggest palliative care may be different in cystic fibrosis (CF) than in other conditions. To provide quality palliative care to individuals with CF, unique needs must be understood. Objective: To examine perceptions of how palliative care may be different in CF, top palliative needs of individuals with CF, and barriers to palliative care in CF. Methods: Online surveys with closed- and open-ended questions about palliative care needs were administered to multiple stakeholders in CF care, including adults with CF, caregivers of individuals with CF, and CF care team members from U.S. centers. We used descriptive statistics to report survey findings. Results: A total of 70 adults with CF, 100 caregivers, and 350 care team members completed surveys. While care team members reported they introduce palliative care to patients a majority of the time, adults with CF and caregivers rarely recalled learning about it. Very few reported having seen a palliative care specialist. A majority of participants reported that palliative care is valuable in CF care. Over 80% of participants felt palliative care is different in CF, most often citing the unpredictable disease course. Top palliative care needs identified include emotional support, emotional symptom management, and communication about treatment decisions. Major barriers to palliative care identified include perception that it is for dying people and lack of CF care team knowledge and training in palliative care. Conclusions: Participants felt palliative care is valuable in CF and identified many palliative care needs, and also barriers that can be addressed with education and training. Our findings will be used to develop interventions targeting specific needs and inform guidelines to enhance provision of palliative care in CF.
Background: Studies suggest palliative care may be different in cystic fibrosis (CF) than in other conditions. To provide quality palliative care to individuals with CF, unique needs must be understood. Objective: To examine perceptions of how palliative care may be different in CF, top palliative needs of individuals with CF, and barriers to palliative care in CF. Methods: Online surveys with closed- and open-ended questions about palliative care needs were administered to multiple stakeholders in CF care, including adults with CF, caregivers of individuals with CF, and CF care team members from U.S. centers. We used descriptive statistics to report survey findings. Results: A total of 70 adults with CF, 100 caregivers, and 350 care team members completed surveys. While care team members reported they introduce palliative care to patients a majority of the time, adults with CF and caregivers rarely recalled learning about it. Very few reported having seen a palliative care specialist. A majority of participants reported that palliative care is valuable in CF care. Over 80% of participants felt palliative care is different in CF, most often citing the unpredictable disease course. Top palliative care needs identified include emotional support, emotional symptom management, and communication about treatment decisions. Major barriers to palliative care identified include perception that it is for dying people and lack of CF care team knowledge and training in palliative care. Conclusions: Participants felt palliative care is valuable in CF and identified many palliative care needs, and also barriers that can be addressed with education and training. Our findings will be used to develop interventions targeting specific needs and inform guidelines to enhance provision of palliative care in CF.
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cystic fibrosis; end of life; lung transplant; palliative care
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