APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Patient-Provider Relationship & Invalidation: The Effects on Treatment Adherence for Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Patients
- Megan Franco
Muhlenberg College - Stefanie Sinno
Muhlenberg College
Abstract
Quantitatively looking at patient-provider relationship and medical invalidation on treatment adherence self-efficacy for patients with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). This study will also examine how race, gender, age, and social support affect adherence. Data will be collected through a patient perspective self-report survey.