Self-management in Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency.

Self-management in Patients With Adrenal Insufficiency.

Background: Cortisol deficiency leads to a wide range of clinical consequences. Substitution with glucocorticoids is necessary and demands knowledge and ability to self-management from the patient.

Methods: Longitudinal questionnaire-based observational study including group education.

Research questions: To find out if education in group, enhances patients´ and relatives' knowledge about adequate dose adjustment of cortisone and increases the feeling of safety and QoL in patients with adrenal insufficiency.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adrenal insufficiency or relative to a person with adrenal insufficiency

Exclusion Criteria:

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