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BackgroundDespite advances in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) research, many questions remain; diagnosis is complex and no disease specific therapies exist. Using a mixed-methods approach, we aimed to identify priorities for clinical and epidemiological research and explore barriers to research.Methods1)To obtain rich, relevant, diverse data, we performed in-depth semi-structured interviews with PCD specialists selected using purposive sampling. We transcribed, coded, and analysed interview data using thematic analysis. 2)Based on interview themes we identified, we developed an anonymous survey and circulated it widely through the BEAT-PCD network.ResultsWe interviewed 28 participants from 15 countries across different disciplines and expertise levels. The main themes identified as priorities for PCD research were improving diagnosis, understanding prevalence, and disease course; phenotypic variability; disease monitoring; treatment strategies; clinical trial endpoints; and poorly researched areas. In total, 136 participants (49% paediatric pulmonologists) from 36 countries completed the survey. Most commonly reported barriers for research were low awareness about PCD and difficulties securing funding—in more than one-third of cases, participants reported undertaking predominantly unfunded research. Research questions ranked highest included priorities related to further improving diagnosis, treating PCD, managing upper and lower airway problems, and studying clinical variability and disease prognosis.ConclusionWe need to overcome barriers of limited funding and low awareness and promote collaborations between centres, disciplines, experts, and patients to address identified PCD priorities effectively. Our results contribute to the ongoing efforts of guiding the use of existing limited research resources and setting up a roadmap for future research activities.
BackgroundDespite advances in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) research, many questions remain; diagnosis is complex and no disease specific therapies exist. Using a mixed-methods approach, we aimed to identify priorities for clinical and epidemiological research and explore barriers to research.Methods1)To obtain rich, relevant, diverse data, we performed in-depth semi-structured interviews with PCD specialists selected using purposive sampling. We transcribed, coded, and analysed interview data using thematic analysis. 2)Based on interview themes we identified, we developed an anonymous survey and circulated it widely through the BEAT-PCD network.ResultsWe interviewed 28 participants from 15 countries across different disciplines and expertise levels. The main themes identified as priorities for PCD research were improving diagnosis, understanding prevalence, and disease course; phenotypic variability; disease monitoring; treatment strategies; clinical trial endpoints; and poorly researched areas. In total, 136 participants (49% paediatric pulmonologists) from 36 countries completed the survey. Most commonly reported barriers for research were low awareness about PCD and difficulties securing funding—in more than one-third of cases, participants reported undertaking predominantly unfunded research. Research questions ranked highest included priorities related to further improving diagnosis, treating PCD, managing upper and lower airway problems, and studying clinical variability and disease prognosis.ConclusionWe need to overcome barriers of limited funding and low awareness and promote collaborations between centres, disciplines, experts, and patients to address identified PCD priorities effectively. Our results contribute to the ongoing efforts of guiding the use of existing limited research resources and setting up a roadmap for future research activities.
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