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Experiences of patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy with facial weakness: a qualitative study

Experiences of patients with facioscapulohumeral dystrophy with facial weakness: a qualitative study

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Purpose This study focuses on the functional and psychosocial consequences of facial weakness of patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and how they manage their daily lives. Materials and methods We conducted a qualitative study. Sixteen FSHD patients with varying degrees of facial weakness were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using the constant comparison approach based on the Straussian Grounded Theory. Results Reduced facial expression affected different aspects of a participant's life, which is reinforced by fatigue. Particularly the younger participants described the confrontation with reduced facial expression as upsetting. The unpredictability of the progression of facial weakness makes many participants insecure and concerned. They generally tend to avoid discussing facial weakness with loved ones as well as with strangers. Conclusions Patients would like the expert teams to shed more light on effective skill training and psychosocial support, especially for the younger patient group. A multidisciplinary approach is needed in addition to programs focusing on the individual aspects of facial weakness. As the experienced psychosocial effect is not commonly equal to the objective degree of facial weakness, we recommend a tailored approach. Finally, these programs should point out the importance of the patient's own ingenuity.

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OrganisatieHAN University of Applied Sciences
AfdelingAcademie Paramedische Studies
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LectoraatNeurorevalidatie
Gepubliceerd inDisability and Rehabilitation Taylor & Francis
Jaar2021
TypeArtikel
DOI10.1080/09638288.2021.1973122
TaalOnbekend

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