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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Positive Impact of Home ERT for Mucopolysaccharidoses and Pompe Disease: The Lesson Learnt from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Agata Fiumara, Giuseppina Lanzafame, Annamaria Sapuppo, Alessia Arena, Lara Cirnigliaro, Rita Barone

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Agata FiumaraRegional Referral Centre for Inborn Errors Metabolism, Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Giuseppina LanzafameRegional Referral Centre for Inborn Errors Metabolism, Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Annamaria SapuppoRegional Referral Centre for Inborn Errors Metabolism, Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9433-026X
Alessia ArenaRegional Referral Centre for Inborn Errors Metabolism, Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3049-9247
Lara CirnigliaroChild Neurology and Psichiatry Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Rita BaroneRegional Referral Centre for Inborn Errors Metabolism, Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6302-2686
University of Catania · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePatients with Lysosomal disorders (LSDs) are treated with regular infusions of enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). During the COVID-19 pandemic, home treatment was permitted. This study aimed at monitoring the patients' compliance with home therapy and its effects on physical, psychological, and relational issues. Moreover, we also tested the possible impact of home therapy on familial relationships and contacts with the referral hospital. MATERIALS AND

methodsThirteen patients with Pompe disease (N = 8) and MPS (N = 5) were tested through an online questionnaire designed to assess their level of appreciation and satisfaction with home therapy and their feelings about the referral centre and psychological support provided.

resultsMost of the patients (84%) stressed the positive impact of home therapy. All patients described a significant reduction in stressful conditions associated with the need to attend the hospital every week or two.

conclusionsHome ERT leads to a clear improvement in "daily life skills", as represented in our by sample by positive feelings, better emotional self-control, and an increased ability to understand the feelings of relatives. Our data underline the paramount positive effect home ERT has on both patients and their families.

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COVID-19enzyme replacement therapyhome infusionlysosomal storage disordersMucopolysaccharidosesPompe disease

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PMID37108010
PMCPMC10137846
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