Understanding Patient Preferences and Unmet Needs in Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Insights from a Qualitative Online Bulletin Board Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this work was to understand how patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) perceive their disease, unmet needs, and expectations regarding future treatment through online bulletin board (OBB) qualitative research.

Methods

OBB is an asynchronous online qualitative market research tool that provides an open forum for interactive discussion among participants. Patients with NASH were recruited via physician referral and completed a screener questionnaire to ensure their eligibility and willingness to participate. A trained moderator managed the discussion that allowed open answers and responses to other participants' posts. Patient responses were analyzed using a combination of different qualitative analytical tools.

Results

The OBB ran fo

SUBMITTER: Cook NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6824346 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature