FIGURE 1.

Patient grading of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) and management impact and needs. a) “Which of the following issues were most challenging?” (n=135). Weighted average rating scale (1–4) where 1 is “not an issue” and 4 is “very difficult”. b) “Rate how your daily activities are limited by NTM-PD” (n=134). Weighted average rating scale (1–4) where 1 is “not limited at all” and 4 is “very much limited”. c) “Which aspects concerning management of NTM-PD posed a challenge for you?” (n=132). Weighted rating scale (1–4) where 1 is “not difficult” and 4 is “very difficult”. d) “What issues need more attention to improve the management of NTM-PD?” (n=135). Weighted average rating scale (1–4) where 1 is “unimportant” and 4 is “very important”.