Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Graves’ disease (GD) is the most common form of hyperthyroidism in Sweden. About 2000 patients are affected by GD annually (incidence 21/100 000) and a majority are women in working age. GD can be overwhelming for the affected patient. Health care professionals do their best to meet the patients’ needs, but can we do more? The aim of this study was to explore patients’ experiences of being affected by GD to improve healthcare.M...

Background: Graves’ disease (GD) mainly affects women in all age groups. Although most patients improve with treatment, patients still often experience cognitive and psychological symptoms. The ambiguity surrounding these persistent mental symptoms contributes to frustration for both patients and healthcare professionals. The study aims to provide in-depth insights into how healthcare professionals perceive the care of patients with GD. Through interviews, we aim to under...