Convatec Find 87% of Patients with Long-Term Health Conditions Face Stigma in New Survey

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to new research, patients with long-term health conditions face stigma, among a variety of other emotional challenges associated with their health condition. At the same time, survey results indicate that their care teams, particularly nurses, feel unable to provide adequate support due to lack of time and resources. The survey, which was conducted by Wakefield Research and supported by Convatec, included responses from 200 patients or their caregivers and 200 nurses in the U.S.