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ea0035p39 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2014

Behavioural research into adrenal insufficiency (AI) patients' perceptions of AI medication, symptoms and adherence: results of a multi-country, European online survey

Martello Andrew , Cotterell Holly , Tayarani-Binazir Kayhan , Seebeck Natalie

Introduction: Previous qualitative studies have explored perceptions of medication among patients with adrenal insufficiency (AI) as possible determinants of treatment satisfaction. This study is the first to quantify patientsÂ’ perceptions of AI medication (necessity beliefs and concerns) and their satisfaction with information and to assess whether medication beliefs and satisfaction are related to adherence.Methods: Validated questionnaires were u...