Exploration of knowledge and understanding in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency: a mixed methods study

Abstract Background Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) is a rare and severe condition requiring lifelong steroid replacement. During acute illness or stressful events, it is important to appropriately adjust glucocorticoid dose; failure to do so may lead to an adrenal crisis. The aim of the study w...

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Principais autores:	L. M Shepherd, A. A Tahrani, C Inman, W Arlt, D. M Carrick-Sen
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2017-08-01
coleção:	BMC Endocrine Disorders
Assuntos:	Addison’s disease Adrenal insufficiency Nursing Knowledge Adherence Hydrocortisone
Acesso em linha:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-017-0196-0
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