Understanding clinical outcome in patients with pituitary disease: a biopsychosocial approach

Author(s):
Andela, C.D.
Editor(s):
Andela C.D.
Published
2017
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Patients with pituitary disease in a stable medical

condition demonstrate persistent morbidity. This thesis describes their

health outcomes by using a biopsychosocial approach covering a continuum

ranging from biological and physiological measures, to measures of general health perceptions, as described by the Wilson-Cleary model.

PituitaryAdrenal insufficiencyIllness perceptionsSelf-managementQuality of Life
Defense date
2017-09-28
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Pereira, A.M.; Kaptein, A.A.
Advisor(s)
Biermasz, N.R.
Committee member(s)
Meijer, O.C.; Hemert, A.M. van; Cahn, W.; Drent, M.L.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/53164
ISBN(s)
9789492683748