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Filiz Ozel1, Aynur Esen Tureyen1, Fisun Senuzun Aykar1
1Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Ege University Medical Faculty Hospital, Rheumatology Polyclinic, Turkey.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 27, 2018
Summary
Patients with Behcet's Disease experience various symptoms and employ diverse coping strategies. Effective symptom management is crucial for improving their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Behcet's Disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder.
- Understanding patient-reported symptoms and coping mechanisms is vital for effective care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify symptoms experienced by Behcet's Disease patients.
- To explore the symptom management strategies employed by these patients.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured focus-group interviews.
- Data analyzed using Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms and Symptom Management Theory.
- Conducted at Ege University Medical Faculty Hospital, Turkey.
Main Results:
- Thirty-five Behcet's Disease patients participated (16 female, 19 male).
- Symptoms significantly impacted patients' daily lives.
- Patients utilized both positive and negative coping strategies, yielding varied outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Behcet's Disease necessitates effective symptom management approaches.
- Further research into optimizing symptom management strategies is warranted.
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