Abstract
PURPOSE: Outcome measurements currently used in chronic uveitis care fail to cover the full patient perspective. The aim of this study is to develop a conceptual model of the factors that adult patients with chronic uveitis consider to be important when evaluating the impact of their disease and treatment.
METHODS: A qualitative study design was used. Twenty chronic uveitis patients were recruited to participate in two focus groups. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis in ATLAS.ti.
RESULTS: Coding of the transcripts resulted in a total of 19 codes divided over five themes: 1) disease symptoms and treatment; 2) diagnosis and treatment process; 3) impact on daily functioning; 4) emotional impact; and 5) treatment success factors.
CONCLUSION: The conceptual model resulting from this study can contribute to the development of future uveitis specific measures in adults.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 125 |
Journal | BMC Ophthalmology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Mar 2020 |