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ea0070aep605 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2020

An education programme for patients with pituitary tumours and their relatives; preliminary results

Tiberg Persson Jenny , Jakobsson Sofie , Cid Käll Kristina , Kullin Lena , Olofsson Ann-Charlotte , Wittboldt Ia , Skoglund Thomas , Trimpou Penelope , Jakobsson Ung Eva , Johannsson Gudmundur

Background: Patients with pituitary tumour live with life-long consequences of their disease. The first year after pituitary surgery represents a time period of symptoms, fear of tumour recurrence, existential concerns as well as extensive medical evaluations and decisions about hormone replacement. To increase wellbeing, a person-centred care practice up to 1 year after pituitary surgery covering self-management support, accessibility and continuity has been implemented and a...