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ea0026p7 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2011

Self-management in patients with adrenal insufficiency

van Eck J P , Gobbens R J , Beukers J , Geilvoet W , van der Lely A J , Neggers S J C M M

Objective: The objective of this study was to asses the quality of self-management in patients with primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency and to find patient-related factors that influence quality of self-management.Methods: The quantitative research was assessed by a questionnaire. Mainly focused topics were i) demographic data ii) daily medication intake iii) en route precautions and iv) dose adaptation during medical emergencies. One hundred and...