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The voice of haemochromatosis journeys in regional Australia – A qualitative study exploring self-management
Australian Journal of General Practice 2018 January
DISCUSSION: Hereditary haemochromatosis is a common inherited disorder of iron metabolism with avoidable long-term sequalae if it is detected early and managed well. Semi-structured focus group interviews were held in local community libraries. Data were transcribed verbatim, uploaded to NVivo data management software, descriptively coded and thematically analysed. Participants talked about living with haemochromatosis as an individual journey that requires balancing their changing symptoms, treatment and the demands of their daily life. Data analysis revealed four major themes: ‘Discovering my haemochromatosis’, ‘Talking about venesection’, ‘Managing with diet’, and ‘Living with haemochromatosis’. People living with haemochromatosis had a positive attitude to the condition, but there were individual variations in the ways they engaged in self-management. A doctor–patient partnership is crucial in the management of haemochromatosis, especially in rural areas. Patients' symptom experiences and self‑management decisions need to be seriously considered. <div class="hor-line"> </div>.
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