How do the experiences and beliefs of adults and children with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia influence their adherence to treatment? A systematic review of qualitative evidence protocol

How do the experiences and beliefs of adults and children with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia influence their adherence to treatment? A systematic review of qualitative evidence protocol

Abstract Background Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterised by elevated levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from birth, estimated to affect 1 in 250 of the UK population. Left untreated, FH substantially increases an individual’s risk of p...

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Main Authors: Fiona J. Kinnear, Rachel Perry, Aidan Searle, Julian P. Hamilton-Shield, Fiona E. Lithander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Familial hypercholesterolaemia
Children
Adolescents
Diet
Physical activity
Cholesterol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0793-7

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