Challenges of C1-inhibitor concentrate self-administration.

Self-administration of therapy can help hereditary angioedema (HAE) patients regain control of their disease or reduce its impact and improve the quality of their lives. However, data from a self-administration survey, and subsequent discussion at an international HAE expert meeting, identified several barriers to self-administration therapy. These barriers include difficulty in administration technique, availability of nursing resources and the mental capacity of the patient. Encouragingly, international HAE experts identified that once a patient has acquired self-administration skills, they generally retain them in the long-term. As patient uptake increases, it was recommended that follow-up management plans should be established to address any issues from the patient's perspective. Copyright © 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel.

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H B Boysen, L Bouillet, E Aygören-Pürsün. Challenges of C1-inhibitor concentrate self-administration. International archives of allergy and immunology. 2013;161 Suppl 1:21-5

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