Challenges navigating thymectomy with myasthenia gravis: A qualitative study of patient treatment experiences
Addressing individual patient needs, enhancing interdisciplinary coordination, and strengthening surgical nursing support can improve the thymectomy experience. Post-surgical discharge follow-up plans are essential for providing comprehensive care and meeting the diverse needs of individuals with myasthenia gravis throughout their medical and surgical treatment journey.
Authors
- Joan Højgaard
- Nanna Witting (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0664-0709)
- René Horsleben Petersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3586-1869)
- Malene Missel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3267-8038)
- Linda Kahr Andersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4780-7739)
- Simone Birnbaum
- Estephani Birkenfeldt Zeballos Medeiros
- Erik Lilja Secher
- Katrine Rude
- Niels Erik Viby
Institutions
- University of Copenhagen (DK)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
- Rigshospitalet (DK)
- Institut de Myologie (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Applied Nursing Research
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151961
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78
Funders
- Rigshospitalet