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A Qualitative Study Exploring Perceptions of Patients With Gout

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  • Li Ling Seow
  • Nana Jiao
  • Wenru Wang
  • Eleanor Holroyd
  • Gim Gee Teng
  • Hong-Gu He

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Gout is a chronic disease that is on a rising trend and greatly affects one’s physical and psychosocial well-being. The aim of this study was to explore patients’ perceptions of living with gout. A descriptive qualitative study was conducted and 15 adults with gout were interviewed face-to-face between December 2014 and January 2015. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcribed data. The experiences of patients with gout were found to revolve around four themes: emotional experiences with gout, disruptions in daily lives, interactions with doctor, and coping with gout using internal and external resources. The in-depth understanding of the patients’ experiences indicates a need to provide holistic patient education and to involve family members to create nurse-led support groups and to raise public awareness regarding gout.

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  • Li Ling Seow & Nana Jiao & Wenru Wang & Eleanor Holroyd & Gim Gee Teng & Hong-Gu He, 2020. "A Qualitative Study Exploring Perceptions of Patients With Gout," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 29(1), pages 56-65, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:29:y:2020:i:1:p:56-65
    DOI: 10.1177/1054773818769219
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