Living with Hepatitis C Virus: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Qualitative Literature.
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SUBMITTER: Dowsett LE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5424189 | biostudies-literature | 2017
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Living with Hepatitis C Virus: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Qualitative Literature.
Dowsett Laura E LE Coward Stephanie S Lorenzetti Diane L DL MacKean Gail G Clement Fiona F
Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology 20170426
<i>Background and Aims</i>. The lived experience of HCV has not been well documented in the literature. The aim of this systematic review was to understand the experiences of living with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). <i>Methods</i>. Five databases were searched from inception until January 19, 2015. Studies were included if they focused on adults diagnosed with HCV; reported experience living with HCV; and described original research. <i>Results</i>. 46 studies were included. Studies found that parti ...[more]
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