Exploring and Measuring the Impact of Steroids in Children and Young People

Exclusion Criteria

• •1\. Rheumatology patients who are more than 18 years of age. 2. Patients who do not have capacity to assent or consent immediately prior to the interview.
• •3\. Patient who have insufficient understanding of spoken and written English be able to understand the participant information sheets, assent/consent forms.
• •4\. Patients who either have never taken steroids or have not taken steroids within the last two years as part of their treatment plan for their rheumatological condition.
• •7\. Parents/guardians who do not have capacity to assent or consent immediately prior to the interview.
• •8\. Parents/guardians who have insufficient understanding of spoken and written English be able to understand the participant information sheets, assent/consent forms.
• •9\. Parents/guardians of rheumatology patients who have never taken steroids or have not taken steroids within the last two years as part of their treatment plan for their rheumatological condition.
• •10\. Membership of the steering committee