Abstract

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder that impacts 6.2 million Americans and 142 million people worldwide. "The Lived Experience of Alopecia Areata" is a qualitative, phenomenological study that explored the essence of the experience of living without hair for the development of nursing therapeutics, support services, and sensitive provider resources.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Sarah Ruth Caro

Author Details

Sarah Ruth Caro, MS, BSN, The College of Health Professions, Towson University the Department of Nursing, Towson, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota Epsilon

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Alopecia Areata, Health Care Resources and Qualitative, Phenomenolgy Research

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The Lived Experience of Alopecia Areata

Washington, DC, USA

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder that impacts 6.2 million Americans and 142 million people worldwide. "The Lived Experience of Alopecia Areata" is a qualitative, phenomenological study that explored the essence of the experience of living without hair for the development of nursing therapeutics, support services, and sensitive provider resources.