Patient perspectives in sarcoidosis

Purpose of review: 

The review presents an overview of the scientific publications about patient perspectives in sarcoidosis.

Recent findings: 

The literature on patient perspectives in sarcoidosis is limited. Patient perspectives in sarcoidosis encompass a myriad of topics that have been addressed to some degree in the literature: patient needs and perceptions, patient-reported burden of sarcoidosis, and patient treatment priorities. Similar findings across studies were high levels of reported fatigue, a need to incorporate psychological support into the treatment plan and easy access to sarcoidosis expert centers. Furthermore, largely similar results were found across countries.

Summary: 

There is a growing focus in patient perspectives in terms of sarcoidosis treatment. A multidisciplinary approach including psychological support and attention to fatigue, may better reflect the needs of sarcoidosis patients. Further research on sarcoidosis patient perspectives in sarcoidosis is needed to optimize care.