Impact of Social Needs and Identity Experiences on the Burden of Illness in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematologic malignancy, but due to its incurable nature, patients experience many relapses in their lifetime and hence face unique challenges. This mixed-methods study consisting of an online survey and subsequent focus groups aimed to understand how social and identity experiences affected the diagnostic, treatment, and care journey for patients with MM. Twenty-three adult patients with MM participated in this study.

Patient Perspectives on Social and Identity Factors Affecting Multiple Myeloma Care: Barriers and Opportunities.

Patients living with multiple myeloma (MM) have a substantial disease burden and face multiple barriers to care. Building upon our previous research using mixed methods, this focus group research aimed to identify patients' priorities regarding specific social and identity-related needs, map these prioritized needs to the disease journey, and describe patient-generated ideas to improve patient support. Participants noted that patients with MM need a range of emotional, social, and financial support throughout the disease journey.

Expected Time to Return to Athletic Participation After Stress Fracture in Division I Collegiate Athletes.

Background: Few studies have documented expected time to return to athletic participation after stress fractures in elite athletes.

Hypothesis: Time to return to athletic participation after stress fractures would vary by site and severity of stress fracture.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.