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Self-management in Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency.
Sponsor: Region Stockholm
Summary
Background: Cortisol deficiency leads to a wide range of clinical consequences. Substitution with glucocorticoids is necessary and demands knowledge and ability to self-management from the patient. Methods: Longitudinal questionnaire-based observational study including group education. Research questions: To find out if education in group, enhances patients´ and relatives' knowledge about adequate dose adjustment of cortisone and increases the feeling of safety and QoL in patients with adrenal insufficiency.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
450
Start Date
2015-09
Completion Date
2025-03
Last Updated
2024-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
No