Assessment of Self-Care in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Validation of a Self-Care Assessment Tool for Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosi

The adaptation of the SC-COPDI for IPF patients

Cross-sectional, single-center observational study. The study aims to adapt a tool designed for patients with COPD (SC-COPDI) for use with patients affected by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
• Patients over 18 years of age
• Patients who are able to provide informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with cognitive impairment
• Patients who are unable to speak, read, or write in Italian
• Patients who are blind or deaf