Abstract
Abstract
Background
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic disorder characterized by re-occurring swelling episodes called “attacks,” usually in the limbs, face, airways, and intestinal tract. New prophylactic therapies have reduced the frequency of these attacks. This study describes results from a literature review and clinician interviews assessing patient HAE symptom experiences and timing, and then evaluates whether existing patient-reported outcome (PRO) tools adequately reflect this experience.
Methods
A targeted literature review as well as interviews with key opinion leaders (KOLs), were conducted to capture information about the patient experience and their symptoms. An assessment of various PROs was then conducted to determine how well they each covered HAE symptoms and impacts.
Results
Nineteen HAE symptoms were identified. KOLs reported that patients on prophylactic therapy experienced some symptoms indicating an attack was imminent, but then never experienced an attack. The comparison of the different PROs found that the Hereditary Angioedema Patient-Reported Outcome was the instrument that most thoroughly examined the symptoms of patients with HAE.
Conclusions
Given the introduction of new prophylactic therapies, further research is needed to determine the effect of being attack-free for longer periods of time on health-related quality of life.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Genetics (clinical),General Medicine
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