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Patient-identified impact of symptoms in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.
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ABSTRACT: Introduction
The effects of spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) on quality of life (QoL) are not well understood. This study describes symptoms from the patient's perspective and the impact these symptoms have on QoL.Methods
We conducted open-ended interviews with 21 adult men with genetically confirmed SBMA. Using a qualitative framework technique, we coded and analyzed interviews to identify symptoms and resulting themes.Results
From these interviews, 729 quotations were extracted. We identified 200 SBMA-specific symptoms and 20 symptomatic themes. Weakness was mentioned by all interviewees. Symptoms within the domain of mental health and the specific themes of emotional issues and psychological impact were also frequently mentioned.Discussion
Numerous symptoms affect QoL for patients with SBMA. We identified previously unrecognized symptoms that are important to address in enhancing clinical care for patients with SBMA and in developing tools to evaluate efficacy in future clinical trials. Muscle Nerve 57: 40-44, 2018.
SUBMITTER: Guber RD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5763365 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Patient-identified impact of symptoms in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.
Muscle & nerve 20170925 1
<h4>Introduction</h4>The effects of spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) on quality of life (QoL) are not well understood. This study describes symptoms from the patient's perspective and the impact these symptoms have on QoL.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted open-ended interviews with 21 adult men with genetically confirmed SBMA. Using a qualitative framework technique, we coded and analyzed interviews to identify symptoms and resulting themes.<h4>Results</h4>From these interviews, 729 quotations w ...[more]
