Article ; Online: How persons with systemic mastocytosis describe the time between symptom onset and receiving diagnosis.
Primary health care research & development
2022 Volume 23, Page(s) e54
Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to explore how persons with systemic mastocytosis (SM) described the time between the onset of symptoms and signs and getting the diagnosis.: Background: SM is a rare disease caused by the accumulation of clonal mast ... ...
Abstract | Aim: The aim of the study was to explore how persons with systemic mastocytosis (SM) described the time between the onset of symptoms and signs and getting the diagnosis. Background: SM is a rare disease caused by the accumulation of clonal mast cells with abnormal function. The symptoms and signs of the disease are varied, often diffuse and affect individuals differently. Due to this complexity, a multi-disciplinary diagnostic approach is required, in which general practitioners play an important part in identifying and referring patients relevant for such investigations. Methods: Sixteen persons with SM were interviewed about their experiences of the time before the diagnosis was received. Systematic text condensation was used in the analysis process. Findings: The time between symptom and signs onset and diagnosis was perceived as difficult. SM often had a complex and unpredictable effect on a person's daily life, long before diagnosis. In the analysis, three themes were found. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Mast Cells ; Mastocytosis, Systemic/diagnosis ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-09-07 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2027892-5 |
ISSN | 1477-1128 ; 1477-1128 |
ISSN (online) | 1477-1128 |
ISSN | 1477-1128 |
DOI | 10.1017/S146342362200024X |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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