Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Management of pituitary conditions is notoriously difficult and patients often experience high levels of distress which are often not addressed by health professionals. As a result, pituitary conditions have been found to have a large negative impact on quality of life. The aims of this study were 1) to identify the psychosocial symptoms associated with pituitary conditions, and 2) to identify any differences in symptomatology...

Background: Pituitary conditions have been found to have a significant impact on quality of life. As such it is important that patients have access to support services to ensure their ongoing physical and psychological needs are met. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with pituitary conditions who are members of the Pituitary Foundation to better understand how the Foundation supports their needs.<p class...

Background: Management of pituitary conditions is notoriously difficult and patients often experience high levels of distress which are often not addressed by health professionals. As a result, pituitary conditions have been found to have a large negative impact on quality of life. The aims of this study were 1) to identify the psychosocial symptoms associated with pituitary conditions, and 2) to identify any differences in symptomatology...

Background: Pituitary conditions have been found to have a significant impact on quality of life. As such it is important that patients have access to support services to ensure their ongoing physical and psychological needs are met. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with pituitary conditions who are members of the Pituitary Foundation to better understand how the Foundation supports their needs.<p class...

Objectives: To collect qualitative and quantitative information on the burden of adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) diagnostic tests for the patient.Methods: A survey was published on The Pituitary Foundation’s website and social media pages; respondents completed it online using SmartSurvey over period of two months (October-November 2021). 105 respondents took the survey, with 9 screened out after the first question because they had never take...

Background: Patient experience is a crucial part of patient care, but is not systematically assessed. In light of this we performed a UK-wide survey to understand the care experiences of patients with pituitary conditions over the preceding three years.Methods: In collaboration with patients and pituitary experts a web-based survey was designed, aimed at patients 18yrs and over. Specific topics included: assessment of information provision, communication...