UK trainee experience in interstitial lung disease: results from a British Thoracic Society survey

Thorax. 2015 Feb;70(2):183. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206397. Epub 2014 Oct 28.

Abstract

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a growing field of respiratory medicine in which novel therapies are emerging. It is important that trainees gain competence and confidence in this area. To explore the training experiences of specialty trainees, we conducted a survey of their practical experience and confidence in diagnosing and managing ILD.

Keywords: Interstitial Fibrosis.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Data Collection
  • England
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / therapy*
  • Pulmonary Medicine / education*
  • Self Efficacy
  • Societies, Medical