Patient and caregiver perspectives on treatment strategies and care priorities of childhood steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome: a qualitative study
Children with SSNS and their caregivers expressed a dislike of steroids and a desire for individualised treatment protocols. Investigation into therapeutic alternatives for SSNS should integrate patients' preferences, values and care priorities.
Authors
- Kathryn King‐Shier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4702-2288)
- Meghan J. Elliott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5434-2917)
- Lorraine Hamiwka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5209-2993)
- Susan Samuel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2224-448X)
- Augustina Okpere
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- University of Calgary (CA)
- Alberta Children's Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097602
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.43