Open AccessCaregivers' Perspectives on Decision Making about Lung Transplantation in Cystic Fibrosis
Author(s) -
Elisabeth P. Dellon,
Mitchell D. Shores,
Katherine I. Nelson,
Joanne Wolfe,
Terry L. Noah,
Laura C. Hanson
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
progress in transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.4
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 2164-6708
pISSN - 1526-9248
DOI - 10.1177/152692480901900406
Subject(s) - cystic fibrosis , medicine , lung transplantation , intensive care medicine , clinical decision making , transplantation , lung
Lung transplantation extends survival for some patients with advanced cystic fibrosis, but it is complicated, has many potential risks, and its outcomes are difficult to predict. No standards exist for informed decision making about transplantation.