Stigma, Not Condition, Is the Biggest Barrier for 1 in 3 People Living With Chronic Conditions, According to New Convatec Research
Convatec, a leading medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, today announced the publication of a new report revealing that millions of people feel they need to hide their health conditions in plain sight. Perspectives on living with chronic conditions – research undertaken in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Brazil – shows that while one in three people1 surveyed lives with a chronic physical condition, nearly 60% routinely downplay their symptoms to avoid making other people feel uncomfortable.
Convatec Announces Exclusive Collaboration With Largest Wound, Ostomy and Continence Professional Nursing Organisation
Convatec, a leading medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, is excited to announce its global collaboration with the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), the largest and most recognised professional nursing community dedicated to advancing the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.
