Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care and daily life of patients with rare diseases from the perspective of patient organizations – a qualitative interview study
Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic people affected by rare diseases (RD) or caregiver of affected children have faced additional challenges. The pandemic has affected physical and mental health, social life and has led to financial consequences. Our objectives were to identify the impa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-023-02771-w |