The challenges of living with Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks (DSCATT) - A qualitative study.
Georgina OliverValerie M Z YapTrudie ChalderVictoria L OliverKatherine B GibneyAnita DharanSarah J WilsonRichard A A KanaanPublished in: Australian and New Zealand journal of public health (2024)
DSCATT results in a considerable burden across multiple domains for those affected. Negative experiences with healthcare exacerbate the suffering of people with DSCATT in Australia. New approaches that acknowledge the illness experience of people with DSCATT, alongside evidence-based treatments that encompass biopsychosocial models of care, are needed to tackle this debilitating condition.