C E Green, F G Moeller, J M Schmitz, J F Lucke, S D Lane, A C Swann, R E Lasky, J P Carbonari
Evaluation of heterogeneity in pharmacotherapy trials for drug dependence: a Bayesian approach
The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse
keratoconus kc progressive condition usually affects young persons first fourth decades myopia irregular astigmatism common presentations proceeded corneal steepening thinning keratoconus progressive ectasia cornea presents bilaterally although often asymmetrical explore experiences kc patients attending public eye care facilities capricorn district limpopo province capricorn district limpopo province south africa descriptive qualitative phenomenology approach used study explore lived experiences patients diagnosed kc attending public eye care facilities purposive sampling used select 16 patients diagnosed kc referred contact lens fitting data collected facetoface oneonone interviews patients reported developed gradual vision loss worsened grew older lack knowledge kc amongst patients exacerbated limited health literacy vocabulary barriers patients difficulty performing daily activities dropped school others worked slower pace reduced working distances patients kc received inadequate information condition due limited health literacy vocabulary barriers programmes promote practitioner patient education required improve perceived service level provided kc patientscontribution findings study assist improve experiences kc patients perceived service quality received public facilities