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SUBMITTER: Andela CD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6749171 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Andela Cornelie D CD Tiemensma Jitske J Kaptein Adrian A AA Scharloo Margreet M Pereira Alberto M AM Kamminga Noëlle Ga NG Biermasz Nienke R NR
Journal of health psychology 20170301 12
People with pituitary disease report impairments in quality of life. The aim of this study was to elucidate the impact of the pituitary condition on the lives of partners. Four focus groups of partners of people with pituitary disease (Cushing's disease, non-functioning adenoma, acromegaly, prolactinoma) were conducted. Partners mentioned worries related to the pituitary disease and negative beliefs about medication, coping challenges, relationship issues, social issues and unmet needs regarding ...[more]