P05.22. Health beliefs and experiences of patients with chronic Lyme disease: a qualitative study
نویسندگان
چکیده
Purpose Chronic Lyme disease is a term that describes a constellation of persistent symptoms in patients who may or may not have serologic evidence of Borrelia burgdorferi infection. Little has been published in the medical literature about patients with chronic Lyme disease or their relationships with healthcare providers. The objective of this study was to gain insights into the health beliefs and experiences of patients with chronic Lyme disease.
منابع مشابه
Experiences of patients identifying with chronic Lyme disease in the healthcare system: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND Chronic Lyme disease is a term that describes a constellation of persistent symptoms in patients with or without evidence of previous Borrelia burgdorferi infection. Patients labeled as having chronic Lyme disease have a substantial clinical burden. Little is known about chronic Lyme disease patient experiences in the healthcare system and their relationships with healthcare provider...
متن کاملExpression of the Spiritual Experiences of AIDS (HIV) Infected Women: A Qualitative Study
Background and Purpose: Spirituality can affect the patients’ perception of health, disease, and interaction with other individuals. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is more stressful in women due to their maternal role and reproductivity; therefore, coping with the disease is more difficult for women than for men. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study tried to investigate experience...
متن کاملLived Experiences of Type 2 Diabetes with Irreversible Complications: A Qualitative Research
Objective: Diabetes is a major health concern worldwide. Diabetic patients experience many issues that affect their lives. Poor self-care and compliance in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients cause chronic hyperglycemia and irreversible complications. The study aimed to explore the lived experiences of T2DM patients with irreversible complications. Materials and Methods: The qualitative p...
متن کاملLived experiences of patients recovered from Covid-19: An interpretive phenomenological study
Background & Aim: Covid-19 is an emerging disease that has become a health crisis in the world and affected various aspects of human’s life. Understanding the experience of patients with this disease is essential for proper and comprehensive care. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of patients recovered from Covid-19. Methods & Materials: The present study was a qualita...
متن کاملExplanation of the experiences of reluctance towards vaccination against COVID-19: A qualitative study
Background and Aims: The COVID-19 disease has become a global problem and its prevention through vaccination has led to a reduction in the damage and human casualties at the time of its occurrence. Recognition of the factors that affect the acceptance of vaccination, identification of the barriers, and facilitation of decision-making in the field of vaccination are important aspects of designin...
متن کامل