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- Title
'Don't let it hold you back' — The experience of transition to adulthood in young people with primary ciliary dyskinesia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.
- Authors
Dore, Rhys; Nizza, Isabella E; Mitchison, Hannah M; Lewis, Celine
- Abstract
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare, chronic genetic condition with variable features arising from motile cilia dysfunction, including recurrent respiratory infections, sinonasal disease, reduced hearing, infertility and situs inversus. The aim of the study was to understand the experiences of young people with PCD as they transition into adulthood and adult healthcare services. An interpretative phenomenological analytical method was applied. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants aged 18–24 years. Four interconnected group experiential themes were identified: (1) reconceptualising a stigmatised identity, (2) sharing the journey to independence, (3) entering adulthood with newfound autonomy, (4) anticipating an uncertain future. Overall, we found that transition for young people with PCD presents as a complex period marked by identity-formation, creating systems of support and becoming an autonomous adult. Facilitation of personalised and integrated approaches to care should be prioritised. Our findings are important to help health professionals provide appropriate, anticipatory support.
- Subjects
PATIENT autonomy; GROUP identity; RESEARCH funding; CILIARY motility disorders; INTERVIEWING; UNCERTAINTY; EXPERIENCE; TRANSITIONAL care; ATTITUDE (Psychology); RESEARCH methodology; PHENOMENOLOGY; CONCEPTS; SOCIAL support; TRANSITION to adulthood; SOCIAL stigma; INTEGRATED health care delivery
- Publication
Journal of Health Psychology, 2024, Vol 29, Issue 9, p1029
- ISSN
1359-1053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/13591053231223912