PurposeClinical outcomes for lung transplant recipients (LTR) are defined in terms of respiratory function tests. Little data regarding quality of life and employment status following LT has been published. The ability to work post LT may represent a good long term outcome of "health” in this population. We investigated patterns of employment within the current LT population in our centre to look at employment status, restricting factors, and support in order to better define the needs of this group.MethodsA questionnaire was provided to patients as they attended the Transplant Out-Patient clinic between 15th July and 13th September 2013. All data was collected anonymously. 154 questionnaires were given out and 126 were returned, giving a return rate of 82%. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the numeric data.ResultsWorking status: Employed full time 9% (n=13); employed part time 12% (n=16); self employed 6% (n=8); volunteer 7% (n=9); student 7% (n=9); retired 25% (n=35); long term sick leave 14% (n=20); unemployed 20% (n=28). Restricting factors for work: See diagram. ‘Other’ factors limiting ability to work include health and functional issues, variability of health, and impact of transplant (appointments, medical regime, dialysis). Support requirements: Patients indicated that they required support in the first year post transplant, that individualised specialist advice was required and that liaison with their employer to educate about the impact of transplantation was essential.Conclusion PurposeClinical outcomes for lung transplant recipients (LTR) are defined in terms of respiratory function tests. Little data regarding quality of life and employment status following LT has been published. The ability to work post LT may represent a good long term outcome of "health” in this population. We investigated patterns of employment within the current LT population in our centre to look at employment status, restricting factors, and support in order to better define the needs of this group. Clinical outcomes for lung transplant recipients (LTR) are defined in terms of respiratory function tests. Little data regarding quality of life and employment status following LT has been published. The ability to work post LT may represent a good long term outcome of "health” in this population. We investigated patterns of employment within the current LT population in our centre to look at employment status, restricting factors, and support in order to better define the needs of this group. MethodsA questionnaire was provided to patients as they attended the Transplant Out-Patient clinic between 15th July and 13th September 2013. All data was collected anonymously. 154 questionnaires were given out and 126 were returned, giving a return rate of 82%. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the numeric data. A questionnaire was provided to patients as they attended the Transplant Out-Patient clinic between 15th July and 13th September 2013. All data was collected anonymously. 154 questionnaires were given out and 126 were returned, giving a return rate of 82%. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the numeric data. ResultsWorking status: Employed full time 9% (n=13); employed part time 12% (n=16); self employed 6% (n=8); volunteer 7% (n=9); student 7% (n=9); retired 25% (n=35); long term sick leave 14% (n=20); unemployed 20% (n=28). Restricting factors for work: See diagram. ‘Other’ factors limiting ability to work include health and functional issues, variability of health, and impact of transplant (appointments, medical regime, dialysis). Support requirements: Patients indicated that they required support in the first year post transplant, that individualised specialist advice was required and that liaison with their employer to educate about the impact of transplantation was essential. Working status: Employed full time 9% (n=13); employed part time 12% (n=16); self employed 6% (n=8); volunteer 7% (n=9); student 7% (n=9); retired 25% (n=35); long term sick leave 14% (n=20); unemployed 20% (n=28). Restricting factors for work: See diagram. ‘Other’ factors limiting ability to work include health and functional issues, variability of health, and impact of transplant (appointments, medical regime, dialysis). Support requirements: Patients indicated that they required support in the first year post transplant, that individualised specialist advice was required and that liaison with their employer to educate about the impact of transplantation was essential. Conclusion