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Genetics' influence on patient experiences with a rare chronic disorder: a photovoice study of living with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
The Nursing clinics of North America - 1 Dec 2013
Williams Pamela Holtzclaw, Shore Lucinda, Sineath Marvin, Quill Jim, Warner Barbara, Keith Jamila, Walker Deirdre, Wienke Sara, Flavin Susan, Strange Charlie
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Patients with rare chronic disorders and their caregivers increasingly form communities to support and exchange social experiences. Because up to 10% of the United States population is affected by one of 5000 to 6000 rare disorders, efforts to understand the individuals and affected communities are important. This study was conducted using community-based participatory research approaches within a community of...
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