Research Article

Patients with Hypocortisolism Treated with Continuous Subcutaneous Hydrocortisone Infusion (CSHI): An Option for Poorly Controlled Patients

Table 4

Results from the quality of life questionnaire.

Number of patientsa

Finds it easier to overcome everyday activities8
Feels more rested in the morning7
Has more energy during the day7
Sleeps better at night3
Is in a more positive mood8
Increased sex drive/a better sex life4
Easier to concentrate/feels cognitively sharper5
Has more surplus for social activities4
Less headache4
Less abdominal pain and nausea8
Less muscle pain3
Less infections0
Prefers the pump over the tablets9
Finds it easier to handle a crisis9
Finds the pump more troublesome6
Has psychological problems with bearing a pump2

aOut of 9 patients.