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Open AccessPerceptions and Acceptance of a Prophylactic Vaccine for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): A Qualitative Study
Despite advances in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention methods, such as the advent of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the number of people with newly acquired HIV remains high, particularly in at-r...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a Conceptual Model for the Patient Experience of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN): A Qualitative Literature Review
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney disorder that can lead to progressive kidney disease. Currently, there lacks a comprehensive overview of the symptoms and impacts experienced by those living wit...
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Open AccessA conceptual model for chronic hepatitis B and content validity of the Hepatitis B Quality of Life (HBQOL) instrument
There is increased emphasis on incorporating patient perspectives and patient-relevant endpoints in drug development. We developed a conceptual model of the impact of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) on patients’ liv...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a Conceptual Model for the Patient Experience of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS): A Qualitative Targeted Literature Review
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a leading cause of kidney disease and can progress to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). An overview of symptoms and impacts of the disease experienced will help info...
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Using qualitative methods to establish the clinically meaningful threshold for treatment success in alopecia areata
Traditionally, appropriate anchors are used to investigate the amount of change on a clinician-reported outcome assessment that is meaningful to individual patients. However, novel qualitative methods involvin...
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Open AccessKey measurement concepts and appropriate clinical outcome assessments in pediatric achondroplasia clinical trials
This study aimed to identify fit-for-purpose clinical outcome assessments (COAs) to evaluate physical function, as well as social and emotional well-being in clinical trials enrolling a pediatric population wi...
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Open AccessDermatologist and Patient Perceptions of Treatment Success in Alopecia Areata and Evaluation of Clinical Outcome Assessments in Japan
The content validity and treatment success thresholds of clinical outcome assessments (COAs) for alopecia areata (AA)—including the Alopecia Areata-Investigator Global Assessment™ (AA-IGA™), Scalp Hair Assessm...
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Open AccessDevelopment of Clinician-Reported Outcome (ClinRO) and Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata
Eyebrow and eyelash hair loss and nail damage—in addition to scalp hair loss—are important signs/symptoms of alopecia areata (AA) to patients and deserve assessment in AA clinical trials.
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Open Access“‘You lose your hair, what’s the big deal?’ I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:” a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata (AA) is characterized by hair loss that can affect the scalp and body. This study describes the psychosocial burden of AA.
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Open AccessExploring the patient experience of locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer to inform patient-reported outcomes assessment
Pancreatic cancer and its treatments impact patients’ symptoms, functioning, and quality of life. Content-valid patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments are required to assess outcomes in clinical trials. Th...
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Open AccessPatients’ Lived Experiences of Nocturia: A Qualitative Study of the Evening, the Night, and the Next Day
Nocturia, waking to urinate two or more times during the night, is a chronic condition associated with significant patient burden due to sleep disruption. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of p...