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Evaluation of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Learning and Self-management Programme (FILIP)
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a newly developed digital education and self-management program for people with fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (FILD) during inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation and outpatient interstitial lung disease (ILD) care. The study also explores whether participation in the program is associated with changes in health-related outcomes. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Is the digital education and self-management program acceptable, useful, and practical for patients with FILD? * Is it feasible to recruit and retain patients and to collect outcome data for a future larger effectiveness study? * Do patients who participate in the program show differences in health-related outcomes compared with patients treated before the program was implemented? Patients who consent to participate during the implementation phase will be offered access to the digital education and self-management program. Their outcomes will be compared with those of a historical cohort of patients who received usual care before the program was introduced. Participants will: * Use a web-based digital education and self-management program with multiple e-learning modules tailored to individual needs and preferences * Access the program via smartphone, tablet, or computer during inpatient rehabilitation or outpatient care * Discuss questions related to the program content with healthcare professionals during routine rehabilitation sessions or clinic visits * Complete questionnaires about their experience with the program and their health-related outcomes
Official title: Self-efficacy and Well-being of Patients With Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease - an Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-10-07
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blended patient education and self-management programme
The program consists of multiple web-based e-learning modules covering core and optional topics relevant to lung fibrosis. Modules are suggested based on individual symptoms and self-management needs, but all content is accessible to all users. The program can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or computer using a web link. It is intended solely for education and well-being support and is not used for diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or prognosis of disease. In inpatient rehabilitation, patients may use the program flexibly during their stay, with support from therapists as needed, and can discuss content during routine therapy sessions. In outpatient care, patients receive access during an ILD clinic visit and can discuss content during follow-up appointments, supported by reminders to encourage use.
Locations (2)
Department for Pulmonary Medicine, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
Center for Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Inselspital and Berner Reha Zentrum, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland
Heiligenschwendi, Switzerland