Table 3 Themes and Sub-themes.
Qualitative Theme | Sub-themes | Theoretical frameworks and their domains (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
Theme 1: Widespread Negative Impact of Chronic Breathlessness | — | Total Dyspnea • Physical • Psychological • Social Breathing Space • Help-seeking behaviours (in crisis only) |
Theme 2: Barriers to Optimal Health-Seeking Behaviour and Identification of Chronic Breathlessness | • Experiences of identification/assessment • Experiences of barriers to effective identification of chronic breathlessness • Use of ‘chronic breathlessness’ terminology | Breathing Space • Clinicians responsiveness to breathlessness (to breathlessness and underlying disease) • Clinicians responsiveness to breathlessness (to underlying disease only) • Help-seeking behaviours (for persistent breathlessness) • Help-seeking behaviours (in crisis only) • Patients’ coping (disengaged) |
Theme 3: Variations in Clinical Management of Chronic Breathlessness | • Variations in treatment and management • Examples of good practice | Breathing Space • Clinicians responsiveness to breathlessness (to underlying disease only) • Clinicians responsiveness to breathlessness (to breathlessness and underlying disease) • Patients’ coping (engaged) Total Dyspnea • Existential |
Theme 4: The Need for Education and Information about Chronic Breathlessness | • Clinicians knowledge and expectations of care regarding chronic breathlessness • Patient’s knowledge and expectations of care regarding chronic breathlessness | Breathing Space • Clinicians responsiveness to breathlessness (to breathlessness and underlying disease) • Clinicians responsiveness to breathlessness (to underlying disease only) • Patients’ coping (disengaged) |
