ERS & Eu-IPFF survey on Genetics in ILD
02-06-2022
A clinical epidemiologist together with members of the ERS taskforce and representatives of the EU-IPFF developed an online survey for patients, relatives and pulmonologists.
The conclusion of the survey is that there is wide support for implementation of genetic testing in ILD and a high need for information, guidelines and access to testing among patients, their relatives and pulmonologists.
The survey consisted of questions on five main topics: awareness of hereditary ILD, the provision of information, genetic testing, screening of asymptomatic relatives and clinical impact of genetic analysis in ILD.
