Table 4.
Provision of information about important aspects of DMD care to different groups in the UK
| Adults not seen at specialized clinic (%) | Adults seen at specialized clinic (%) | Children seen at specialized clinic (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondents rating the provision of information as “sufficient” in each area | |||
| The course of the disease and the main problems that may arise | 44.4 | 67.9 | 70.7 |
| Treatment with steroids in DMD | 25.0 | 58.6 | 78.9 |
| Breathing problems in the course of DMD | 44.4 | 85.2 | 46.4 |
| Cardiac problems in DMD | 33.3 | 69.0 | 56.6 |
| Respondents who responded “no, not at all” in relation to information being provided on | |||
| The course of the disease and the main problems that may arise | 44.4 | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Treatment with steroids in DMD | 62.5 | 20.7 | 2.4 |
| Breathing problems in the course of DMD | 33.3 | 3.7 | 22.9 |
| Cardiac problems in DMD | 22.2 | 3.4 | 13.3 |