From symptom onset to diagnosis: a critical exploration into the experiences of young people with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE)
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Methods An exploratory qualitative approach was used in one UK centre for paediatric rheumatology with young people who were participating in the UK JSLE Cohort Study and who had received their diagnosis after January 2010. The study utilised in-depth interviews with eight young people who told their story of their own ‘journey to diagnosis’. Data were subjected to thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke 2006). All ethical issues were addressed.
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