“Experiences of the burden of treatment”—Patient reports of facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin treatment in adults with immunodeficiency

ConclusionsThe opportunity to be given the best possible treatment plan adjusted for each patient's situation is central. Healthcare professionals should discuss the different aspects that can promote and inhibit the outcomes of treatment.Relevance to clinical practiceThe results can help professionals to understand different factors that may impinge on the patients ’ everyday life when they are forced into a lifelong treatment regimen. This knowledge is also important for nurses who have a responsibility to promote health concerning patients with long‐term conditions in general.

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Christina Petersson, Ramona Fust, Carina Hagstedt, Per W ågström, Åsa Nilsdotter‐Augustinsson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research