How do patients and physicians perceive immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) as a disease? Results from Indian analysis of ITP World Impact Survey (I-WISh).

Prantar ChakrabartiBiju GeorgeChandrakala ShanmukhaiahLalit Mohan SharmaShashank UdupiWaleed Ghanima

Published in: Journal of patient-reported outcomes (2022)

This survey highlights the substantial discrepancy in patients' and physicians' perceptions regarding ITP-associated symptoms and treatment goals in India. Based on the identified gaps, educating physicians on aspects of ITP beyond bleeding, and highlighting patients' under-recognized symptoms/needs through support-systems should be prioritized in the future.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
public health
cross sectional
sleep quality
patient reported