Satisfaction of patients treated for chronic hepatitis C with the peginterferon alfa-2b pen device: the VISA observational study.

Objectives: This observational study aimed at evaluating the satisfaction of patients with chronic hepatitis C using the peginterferon (peg-IFN) alfa-2b pen device.

Methods: Consecutive patients were included when prescribed the pen device. Self-administered questionnaires relating to the progress brought by the pen, convenience/comfort, and the mode and security of injection were completed after the first injection and at 12 weeks.