Factors associated with delayed diagnosis of fibrotic interstitial lung disease: a retrospective cohort study.
BACKGROUND: Timely diagnosis and treatment of fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) is crucial to preserve lung function and limit healthcare costs. RESULTS: 239 patients met all selection criteria; 138 (57.7%) experienced delayed diagnosis and 101 (42.3%) timely diagnosis.
BACKGROUND: Timely diagnosis and treatment of fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) is crucial to preserve lung function and limit healthcare costs. RESULTS: 239 patients met all selection criteria; 138 (57.7%) experienced delayed diagnosis and 101 (42.3%) timely diagnosis.
What the study was
- Study design
- Cohort study
- Sample size
- 239
- Category
- Diagnostics
- Maturity
- Validated
- Journal
- BMC pulmonary medicine
Why it surfaced
Relevant AI/ML in clinical diagnostics and imaging study (promising preliminary signal) meets standard-priority threshold.
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