Cognitive difficulties in people with systemic sclerosis: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study used a qualitative approach to explore how people with SSc experience cognitive changes and how cognitive difficulties impact their functioning.

Methods

Four 90-min focus groups of adults with SSc and self-reported changes in cognition were recruited from a SSc research registry and targeted social media. A focus group guide elicited information from participants via open-ended questions. Content analysis was conducted using grounded theory methodology.

Results

There were 20 participants (mean age = 55.5 (11.4) years) comprising 16 (80%) females, 14 (70%) Caucasians, and 11 (55%) people with diffuse cutaneous SSc. Study themes included cognitive difficulties as part of daily life experience, impact of cognitive difficulties on daily life function

SUBMITTER: Chen YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9259752 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature