Endocrine Abstracts

In 2007 a qualitative study of 36 patients’ observations of diseases, care and life disorders associated with Acromegaly was conducted. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are described. The sample cuts across both gender and age. Seven patients didn’t want to participate. The reason for this is only known for some of them. A literature search in a pilot study of nine patients revealed that this patient group was qualitative unexplored. Research interviews were conducte...

Background: Acromegalia is an infrequent chronic disease requiring lifelong control. A total of about 350 Danish patients have acromegalia. It is difficult for this patient group to find information on coping strategies in fellow patients.There are numerous international quantitative studies on the symptoms in acromegalia patients; no qualitative studies on self-observations as a way to exchange experiences and optimize nursing in connection with hospita...

In 2014–2015, a study of patients’ quality of life after training in self-management of monthly Ipstyl injections is implemented. These injections were previously given by their GPs. Inclusion criteria are described. Sample cuts across gender and age. Ten patients did not respond to mailed offers and 12 did not participate. The reason for this is only known to some of them. Six patients wanting training are invited to an introduction of self-management of Ipstyl and ...