TY - CHAP A1 - Ihne, S. A1 - Radovic, T. A1 - Leberzammer, M. A1 - Fries, S. A1 - Frantz, S. A1 - Einsele, H. A1 - Knop, S. A1 - Bratan, T. A1 - Störk, S. A1 - Neuderth, Silke T1 - AMY-NEEDS research and care program – Structured multistep approach towards a disease-specific care concept for patients with amyloidosis T2 - Posterpräsentation auf der Jahrestagung der DGHO (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hämatologie und Medizinische Onkologie) 1.-4.10.21 in Berlin Y1 - 2021 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Ihne, S. A1 - Radovic, T. A1 - Fries, S. A1 - Frantz, S. A1 - Einsele, H. A1 - Störk, S. A1 - Neuderth, Silke T1 - Needs of amyloidosis patients and their care providers: design & first results of the A MY-NEED S research and care program JF - Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases N2 - Amyloidosis represents a rare yet heterogeneous multi-system disorder associated with a grave prognosis and an enormous psycho-emotional strain on patients, relatives, and caregivers. We here present the overall study design and first results ofMY-NEED, a research program aiming to systematically assess the needs of patients suffering from amyloidosis, their relatives and health care professionals (HCPs), and develop an amyloidosis-specific care approach.MY-NEEDuses a mixed-methods approach including focus groups (step 1), a questionnaire-based broad evaluation within the local amyloidosis patient collective (step 2), and the development of a needs-adapted care concept (step 3).Seven patients, six relatives and five HCPs participated in the focus groups (step 1). At the time of diagnosis, patients expressed the need of a smooth diagnostic process, possibly enhanced through improved awareness and better education of local HCPs. There was a strong wish to receive well-founded information and comprehensive support including companionship during medical visits, experience the feeling of being understood, find trust in that "everything possible" is being done, and have effortless access to centre staff. In the course of the disease, patients favoured that the specialized centre should manage treatment coordination, monitoring and psychosocial support. The interface between centre and local HCPs was regarded of particular importance, requiring further investigation into its optimal design.Patients with amyloidosis express particular needs that should appropriately be considered in specifically tailored care concepts. Y1 - 2024 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03052-w VL - 19 IS - 1 ER -