Table 2 Disease-related topics mentioned by focus group participants
From: “Getting stuck with LAM”: patients perspectives on living with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Topic | Number of the seven focus groups in which the topic was mentioned |
|---|---|
Symptoms | |
Shortness of breath | 7 |
Low energy | 7 |
Cough | 7 |
Sensations in the chest | 5 |
Difficulty sleeping | 6 |
Gastrointestinal issues | 4 |
Mild cognitive difficulties | 5 |
Psychological experiences | |
Frustration | 7 |
Worry | 7 |
Loss of identity | 7 |
Embarrassment | 6 |
Defiance | 5 |