Exploring the experiences of having Guillain-Barre Syndrome: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. Although typically there is full neurological recovery, some people continue to experience residual physical, psychological or social problems longer term. Evidence describing the experiences of people with GBS is limited.

Objective

We aimed to explore the experiences of people with GBS in the UK.

Design

We used qualitative (face-to-face and telephone) interviews to explore experiences of people with GBS. Audio-recorded data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using the Framework Method supported by NVivo 11.

Setting and participants

We purposively recruited a sample of 16 volunteers with a prior diagnosis of GBS of varying age, sex, ethnicity, location,

SUBMITTER: Akanuwe JNA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7696117 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature