Effects of Treatment Adherence on Quality of Life in Hypoparathyroid Patients

Conclusions Nearly 40% of the patients were non-adherent to
conventional treatment for hypoparathyroidism, and such patients had higher
anxiety and depression scores and poorer quality of life scores.
Conventional treatment might not be sufficient to meet the needs of patients
with hypoparathyroidism. In addition to seeking new therapeutic options,
factors influencing quality of life should also be investigated and
strategies to improve treatment adherence should be developed. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - March 10, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Anaforoglu, Inan Sancak, Seda Akbas, Emin Murat Oruk, Guzide Gonca Canat, Masum Tezcan, Kadriye Ayd ın Uc, Ziynet Alphan Gorar, Suheyla Duman, Gulhan Cavlak Yaylali, Guzin Fidan Y ılmaz, Merve Bilir, Betul Ekiz Bozoglan, Humeyra Akbaba, Gulhan Tuna, Maz Tags: Article Source Type: research