Research Article: Burdens and Difficulties Experienced by Parental Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study
Introduction:
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) in children is characterized by the triad of hypoalbuminaemia, oedema, and proteinuria. Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) accounts for about % of childhood NS, which is one of the most common chronic glomerular diseases affecting . to . per children. , Based on data from collaborating hospitals in China, INS accounted for approximately % of all youth hospitalized for urological diseases during the same period. Many youth with INS will achieve complete remission with an initial course of…
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