Table 1 |
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Patient and carer perspectives on challenges associated with co-morbidity |
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| Challenges associated with co-morbidity |
Co-morbidity (n = 57) |
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| Acting on risk factors |
13 |
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| Recognising change in illness condition |
31 |
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| Being on guard/alert to changes |
11 |
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| Illness management mechanism (inc. medication) |
35 |
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| Uncertainty |
13 |
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| Learning |
18 |
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| Planning (inc. medication & diet) |
12 |
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| Adverse effects of medication |
05 |
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| Remaining positive |
13 |
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| Managing abnormal blood sugar levels |
13 |
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| Complications in illness (caused by index condition) |
13 |
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| Living with anxiety and fear |
26 |
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| Obtaining quality care |
21 |
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| Balancing life and illness |
19 |
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| Physical or social activities |
17 |
Jowsey et al. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2009 6:22 doi:10.1186/1743-8462-6-22 |
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