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- Title
Characterizing the burden of calciphylaxis: a qualitative analysis.
- Authors
Singh, Rohan; McCain, Sarah; Feldman, Steven R; Strowd, Lindsay C
- Abstract
Calciphylaxis is a debilitating disease associated with high mortality and morbidity secondary to pain, nonhealing wounds and frequent hospital admissions. We qualitatively assessed the burden of calciphylaxis on patient quality of life through semi-structured interviews with nine adult participants. Participants identified an inability to complete activities of daily living because of mobility impairment and decreased strength, although most denied complete dependence on others. All participants described pain as the worst aspect of disease, citing a variable course, unpredictability in severity and poor control despite medical therapy. Calciphylaxis also caused feelings of sadness and anger, having a negative impact on self-confidence. Supportive care needs to address the pervasive and severe nature of pain, mobility impairment and psychiatric comorbidities; such interventions may decrease the overall burden for patients with calciphylaxis.
- Subjects
CALCIPHYLAXIS; MENTAL illness; ACTIVITIES of daily living
- Publication
Clinical & Experimental Dermatology, 2023, Vol 48, Issue 4, p371
- ISSN
0307-6938
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ced/llac118