Myasthenia Gravis Management: A Case Study on the Role of Coping Strategies in Improving Symptoms and Quality of Life

This qualitative research aimed to further understand the life of a person with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that targets the muscles. The well-being, way of coping, and symptom management of a person with this condition is discussed in this paper. Using case study as the research design, the researchers focused on a single case to furthermore comprehend the life of a person with MG. The individual diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis is a female senior citizen residing in Valenzuela City. The researchers carried out a semi-structured interview with the subject and a separate one with a relative of the participant. The data collected from the interviews and observation conducted was analyzed using thematic analysis. Key themes that emerged include shifting of physical condition due to MG, physical manifestations due to the symptoms of MG, emotional well-being implications resulting from MG, limitations and motivation of the patient towards her social well-being, physical impact of the symptom management and medication for the condition, emotional resilience in the condition, and influences of condition management on the social aspect of the participant’s condition. The results highlighted the challenges caused by Myasthenia gravis due to its rarity. The researchers have created recommendations and suggestions for authorities and future researchers, where it could be potentially used in future studies about Myasthenia gravis.

Keywords: Myasthenia gravis, case study, semi-structured interview, thematic analysis, symptom management, physical impact, emotional resilience, influences

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