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A qualitative exploration of patient perspectives on psychosocial burdens and positive factors in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Sept 2023
Rork W Conor, Hertz Alyssa G, Wiese Andrew D, Kostick Kristin M, Nguyen Dianne, Schneider Sophie C, Shepherd Whitney S, Cho Hannah, Murali Chaya N, Lee Brendan, Sutton V Reid, Storch Eric A
Abstract excerpt
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a pleiotropic, heritable connective tissue disorder associated with a wide range of health implications, including frequent bone fracture. While progress has been made to understand the spectrum of these physical health implications, the impact of OI on psychosocial well-being, as well as protective factors that buffer against adverse psychosocial outcomes, remain understudied....
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