A Difficult Diagnosis: A Qualitative Study of the Daily Lives of Young Men Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis

ConclusionsIt took a long time to make the correct diagnosis, and the period before diagnosis was characterized by great uncertainty regarding the men's prospects. In addition, physical limitations, depression and stress had an inhibitory impact on the men's everyday lives. It was important for the men to stay in the work force and to be able to change their career direction, which was necessary for the men whose jobs involved hard physical work. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Musculoskeletal Care - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research