Abstract:This qualitative study was conducted to explore the experiences of youth living with bronchiectasis in New Zealand (NZ). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with youth with bronchiectasis. Key themes were identified using an inductive approach through constant comparative analysis and guided by Thorne’s interpretive description (ID). Fifteen young people of mixed ethnicity (nine females and six males) aged between 13 and 23 years participated. Three key themes ‘sore and tired’, ‘life interrupted and ‘loo… Show more
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