Disease-syndrome Characteristics of IPF

Research on the Disease-syndrome Characteristics of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

This study, based on previous registration records, aims to explore the syndrome patterns, disease characteristics, and their interrelationships of IPF at different stages, grades, and in its natural course, thus providing a multidimensional interpretation of the syndrome patterns and characteristics of IPF.

This study, based on previous registration records, uses a cross-sectional survey design to collect demographic information, disease-related data, syndrome data, and auxiliary examination data from 2864 IPF patients in China. It aims to elucidate the syndrome types, disease characteristics, and the interrelationships between them of IPF at different stages, grades, and in its natural course.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients diagnosed with IPF;
2. Age ≥ 18 years old;
3. Voluntarily participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with confusion, dementia, consciousness disorders, and various mental illnesses;
2. Those who are unable to take care of themselves and have been bedridden for a long time.