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Ashwell E. The basics of blood and associated disorders. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:1096-1102. [PMID: 36416634 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.21.1096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The blood and its components are involved in a wide range of processes to support life, including fighting infection and providing the body's tissues with oxygen and nutrients. If any stage in the development of blood cells is disrupted, for example by genetic abnormalities or a lack of nutrients, disease may result. This article provides an overview of some of the blood's key components, blood cells and their formation and functions, blood groups and some of the problems that can arise from malfunctions. A case study on haemophilia A as a blood disorder is presented to consolidate knowledge.
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- Emily Ashwell
- Community Case Manager Nurse, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Alves Feitoza de Andrade I, Castanheira Nascimento L, Albuquerque de Paula WK, Rocha Guimarães TM, Leite Meirelles Monteiro EM, Pereira Linhares FM, De Moraes Lima M, de Lavor Coriolano Marinus MW. Socio-emotional repercussions of severe haemophilia A in the daily lives of children. Haemophilia 2022; 28:1000-1006. [PMID: 35768907 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIM Haemophilia A, in its most severe form, can have serious repercussions, including issues that are physical, emotional, affective, and social, particularly in childhood. This qualitative study aims to understand the socio-emotional repercussions of severe haemophilia A in children, based on their own testimonies and subjective expressions of their daily lives, in the contexts of the family, school and health service. METHODS Individual qualitative interviews were carried out using a playful approach through puppets with 15 children, aged 6-12 years old, in a service for the treatment of haemophilia, located in the northeast of Brazil. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Four themes were elaborated: (a) Reflecting how I am and how I relate to others; (b) Enjoying family moments; (c) Experiencing the school context: learning, affectivity and play; and (d) Dealing with haemophilia: acceptance and overcoming strategies. CONCLUSION The experiences shared by children with severe haemophilia A and their daily needs should be the basis for guiding child-centred care. Encouraging self-care, including self-administration of the deficient factor, requires a partnership between health professionals, family members, school and child in the construction of therapeutic plans that consider the child's active participation.
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Fletcher S, Jenner K, Holland M, Chaplin S, Khair K. An exploration of why men with severe haemophilia might not want gene therapy: The exigency study. Haemophilia 2021; 27:760-768. [PMID: 34265145 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION For many people with haemophilia (PwH) gene therapy offers a potential functional cure. However, some have stated that they do not wish to have gene therapy either now or in the future. AIM This sub-study, part of the larger Exigency programme, assesses the attitudes, views and understanding of those who do not wish to undergo gene therapy. METHODS Participants were approached via social media and word of mouth referral and invited to participate in a focus group or individual interview to discuss their views. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. RESULTS Ten adult men with severe haemophilia (eight haemophilia A and two haemophilia B), mean age 34.3 years, participated in a 1-h focus group (n = 9) or interview (n = 1). All were on prophylaxis. None reported significant treatment burden, and all had annual bleeding rates of less than five in the previous 12 months. Four major themes emerged: self-identity and its loss, lack of long-term safety and efficacy data, ongoing concerns about past viral infection, and lack of current treatment burden. CONCLUSION There are many concerns about gene therapy, including eligibility, effectiveness and safety, which may result in individuals declining it as a therapy. These concerns may recede as more data are published. This study reveals a psychological dynamic around self-identity and belonging for PwH. The nature of this dynamic is poorly understood and needs exploration to facilitate support for those making decisions about gene therapy.
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- Simon Fletcher
- Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Cikili-Uytun M, Çetin FH, Yılmaz R, Uytun S, Babadağı Z, Karadogan M, Mutlu FT, Altuner-Torun Y. Psychiatric problems and its contributing factors in children and adolescents with hemophilia: a single centre study in a Turkish sample. EGYPTIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION GAZETTE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43054-020-00032-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
We aimed to evaluate the psychiatric symptoms in addition quality of life in children and adolescents with hemophilia and to determine which factors contributed to psychiatric problems of them.
A total of 20 children and adolescents with hemophilia A or B and 20 healthy controls, aged 6–16 years old, were included. Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia, present and life time version (K-SADS-PL) was applied to parents. Sociodemographic questionnaire, Child Depression Inventory (CDI), The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and KINDLR Questionnaire was used for children and adolescents in both groups. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and KINDL parent form were used for mothers in both groups.
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The study results demonstrated higher anxiety scores and increased anxiety disorder diagnosis among children and adolescents with hemophilia. However, mother’s anxiety and depression scores are higher than control group, and QoL of their children also shows lower scores in parents’ KINDL forms. Mothers’ depression and anxiety scores are associated with childrens’ depression, anxiety, and QoL scores.
Conclusion
Psychiatric factors should not be ignored in the treatment and follow-up of children and adolescents with hemophilia and their parents.
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Ratajová K, Blatný J, Poláčková Šolcová I, Meier Z, Horňáková T, Brnka R, Tavel P. Social support and resilience in persons with severe haemophilia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Haemophilia 2020; 26:e74-e80. [PMID: 32291937 PMCID: PMC7383587 DOI: 10.1111/hae.13999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Introduction Haemophilia is a hereditary haemorrhagic disorder characterized by deficiency or dysfunction of coagulation factors. Recurrent joint and muscle bleeds lead to progressive musculoskeletal damage. Haemophilia affects patients physically but also socially and psychologically. Traumatic experiences, chronic stress and illnesses can lead to mental disorders, but many persons with haemophilia maintain a highly positive outlook. Aim To explore qualitatively which coping mechanisms persons with haemophilia use and in what way they help them to live with their diagnosis. Methods We recruited five adults with haemophilia and conducted semi‐structured face‐to‐face interviews. Transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results Two core themes emerged from the analysis: social support as an external factor and resilience as an internal factor of coping with the disease. Persons with haemophilia usually need help with health‐related complications, and this affects the social support they require. Their wider support network tends to involve family and friends but also healthcare professionals and other specialists. This network provides practical help but also functions as an important psychological protective factor. An unexpected finding was that persons with haemophilia want not only to receive support but are also keen to offer support to others. Conclusion These findings can help identify persons who provide most support to people suffering from haemophilia. Haemophilic centres should include in their teams psychologists and social workers and offer individual and group therapy to their clients, group meetings for friends and families of persons with haemophilia, provide learning resources to teachers aiming to incorporate children with haemophilia in their peer group, and organize Balint groups for physicians, psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
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- Kateřina Ratajová
- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology, Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre, Children's University Hospital Brno and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.,Institute of Psychology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Praha, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.,First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Comenius University Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Negri L, Buzzi A, Aru AB, Cannavò A, Castegnaro C, Fasulo MR, Lassandro G, Rocino A, Santoro C, Sottilotta G, Giordano P, Mazzucconi MG, Mura R, Peyvandi F, Delle Fave A. Perceived well-being and mental health in haemophilia. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2020; 25:1062-1072. [PMID: 31984755 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2020.1717556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The investigation of mental health among persons with haemophilia is mostly focused on negative and disease-related indicators. Literature however shows that psychosocial resources and optimal daily functioning can co-exist with chronic disease. The Dual Continua Model operationalizes positive mental health as 'flourishing', a condition comprising emotional, psychological, and social well-being dimensions. In the present study physical and mental health were comparatively assessed through positive and negative indicators in adults with haemophilia and a control group. Participants included 84 Italian persons with severe haemophilia (Mage = 43.44; SDage = 13.04) and 164 adults without history of chronic illness (Mage = 40.98; SDage = 12.26), who completed the Short Form Health Survey, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and the Mental Health Continuum Short Form. MANOVA and post-hoc t-tests provided evidence of worse general health, lower negative affect and higher psychological well-being among participants with haemophilia compared with the control group. Moreover, the percentage of flourishing individuals was higher among participants with haemophilia. Results support previous evidence suggesting that a chronic disease does not prevent mental well-being attainment. The identification of assets and strengths allowing people with haemophilia to flourish can be fruitfully used to design resource-centered interventions.
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- Luca Negri
- Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia Medico-Chirurgica e dei Trapianti, Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano, Italy
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- SC Oncoematologia Pediatrica e Patologia della Coagulazione, Ospedale Pediatrico Microcitemico "Antonio Cao" , Cagliari, Italy
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- Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milano, Italy
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- Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche ed Oncologia Umana - Sezione di Pediatria, Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" , Bari, Italy
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- UOC di Ematologia - Centro Emofilia e Trombosi, Ospedale Ascalesi - ASL NA1 , Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie Cellulari ed Ematologia, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza , Roma, Italy
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- UOSD Microcitemie - Centro Emofilia - Servizio Emostasi e Trombosi, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano "Bianchi-Melacrino Morelli" , Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche ed Oncologia Umana - Sezione di Pediatria, Università degli Studi di Bari "Aldo Moro" , Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Biotecnologie Cellulari ed Ematologia, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza , Roma, Italy
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- SC Oncoematologia Pediatrica e Patologia della Coagulazione, Ospedale Pediatrico Microcitemico "Antonio Cao" , Cagliari, Italy
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- Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia Medico-Chirurgica e dei Trapianti, Università degli Studi di Milano , Milano, Italy
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How Does Comprehensive Care Impact Life of Pediatric Patients With Hemophilia? Results From a Center in a Developing Country. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2019; 41:601-605. [PMID: 31385860 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Quality of life (QoL) has been included as a marker of treatment effectiveness in pediatric patients with chronic diseases. We believe that frequent multidisciplinary interventions and patient education could lead to an improvement in QoL. AIMS Determine the QoL and economic impact of monthly interventions in multidisciplinary treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Haemo-QoL questionnaire was applied to patients who attended the hemophilia center of the University Hospital "Dr. José Eleuterio González," Monterrey, Mexico, at the time of enrollment and 1 year later. RESULTS Male patients between 4 and 16 years diagnosed with hemophilia were included. The score results presented are based on Haemo-QoL versions that classify patients by their age group: group 1 (4 to 7 y) and group 2 (8 to 12 y). Statistical significant improvement was observed in the overall score (sociodemographic, psychosocial, etc.) after 1 year of follow-up in both groups (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Impact on the QoL of patients receiving this approach was favorable. Improvement was observed regardless of severity and in those who were already in prophylaxis, suggesting that this type of approach could be causing the improvement. Results support the application of multidisciplinary treatment as the gold standard, and it should be considered in all centers including those with limited resources.
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Torres-Ortuño A, Cuesta-Barriuso R, Nieto-Munuera J, Galindo-Piñana P, López-Pina JA. Coping strategies in young and adult haemophilia patients: A tool for the adaptation to the disease. Haemophilia 2019; 25:392-397. [PMID: 30994251 DOI: 10.1111/hae.13743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic diseases, after diagnosis, involve changes that have to favour coping with the new situation. The resources used will help control, manage and adapt to the disease. The psychological aspects may be influencing how the individual faces the situation. AIM To assess whether perceptions or beliefs and illness behaviour influence the choice of coping strategies for young and adult patients with haemophilia. METHODS Multicenter cross-sectional descriptive study. We recruited 63 patients with haemophilia A and B, adolescents, young and adults, and both types of treatment. A clinical and sociodemographic data sheet, the Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI), the Illness Perception Questionnaire-revised (IPQ-R) and the Illness Behaviour Questionnaire (IBQ) were used. RESULTS Patients with haemophilia use appropriate coping strategies, both cognitive and behavioural. Most of them are on-demand treatment, and despite arthropathy, they perceive good control of haemophilia. However, patients in prophylactic treatment are those employed more maladaptive coping strategies, less perception of control and hypochondriacal behaviour to the disease. The age variable may be relevant but we did not find significant differences. CONCLUSIONS Coping strategies used by patients with haemophilia are adequate. Although it is noted that the perception of the disease, its controllability or not, affects illness behaviour and consequently how coping with haemophilia. These are based on personal characteristics, cognitive and attitudinal dispositions that the individual consciously use to solve or face adverse situations. The analysis of coping styles of patients could be a tool for professionals to manage properly the disease.
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- Ana Torres-Ortuño
- Department of Psychiatry and Social Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Royal Foundation Victoria Eugenia, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry and Social Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry and Social Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Basic Psychology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Fiorillo L, De Stefano R, Cervino G, Crimi S, Bianchi A, Campagna P, Herford AS, Laino L, Cicciù M. Oral and Psychological Alterations in Haemophiliac Patients. Biomedicines 2019; 7:biomedicines7020033. [PMID: 31010003 PMCID: PMC6631232 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines7020033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Haemophiliacs are hereditary coagulopathies whose basic anomaly consists of the quantitative or qualitative alteration of one or more plasma proteins in the coagulation system. The objective of this review is to analyse all risk factors, predispositions and alterations to the oral-maxillofacial district in patients with haemophilia. The broader assessment also includes the psychological aspects that could affect the treatment and maintenance of oral conditions. The study takes into consideration all the works in the literature in the last 10 years. Works that present oral, dental and psychological changes in haemophilia patients have been combined. A total of 16 studies were analysed carefully evaluating and explaining all the alterations and risk factors that this disease provides. The aim of the review is to report all the anomalies reported in the literature for these patients, and to direct and update the clinician in the treatment of haemophilia patients.
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- Luca Fiorillo
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy.
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80121 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Catania University, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Odontostomatological Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80121 Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy.
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Lee Mortensen G, Strand AM, Almén L. Adherence to prophylactic haemophilic treatment in young patients transitioning to adult care: A qualitative review. Haemophilia 2019; 24:862-872. [PMID: 30485633 DOI: 10.1111/hae.13621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recombinant prophylactic treatment (PTX) has greatly improved morbidity, mortality and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with severe haemophilia. Yet, treatment adherence appears suboptimal in adolescents and young adults with haemophilia (YWH). Young patients experience major biopsychosocial changes challenging their adherence through the transition from parental to self-care, from paediatric to adult care. In clinical practice, a systematic approach to transition is rarely used and there is little evidence on best practices. This qualitative review was based on a systematic literature search including quantitative as well as qualitative research reports to examine all relevant factors influencing adherence to PTX in YWH. We aimed to gain comprehensive insight into main drivers and barriers to adherence by exploring them in the context of YWH's disease perceptions, characteristics, HRQoL and needs. The outcome is an overview of the latest published recommendations to support treatment adherence in YWH during the transition from family-oriented care to self-care and from paediatric to adult care. The literature suggests that adherence to PTX is best supported when individual patient needs and preferences are taken into consideration when planning treatment. Preserving normality is a main priority in young patients making it crucial to support patients from early childhood in considering PTX as enabling rather than hindering a normal social and physically active life. Education in self-management should include psychosocial support of patients as well as caregivers. This requires systematic transition planning including milestone assessments and ongoing multidisciplinary support until full self-management is secured.
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Mingot-Castellano ME, Parra R, Núñez R, Martorell M. Improvement in clinical outcomes and replacement factor VIII use in patients with haemophilia A after factor VIII pharmacokinetic-guided prophylaxis based on Bayesian models with myPKFiT®. Haemophilia 2018; 24:e338-e343. [DOI: 10.1111/hae.13540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Hospital de la Vall d’Hebron; Barcelona Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío; Seville Spain
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Bertamino M, Riccardi F, Banov L, Svahn J, Molinari AC. Hemophilia Care in the Pediatric Age. J Clin Med 2017; 6:E54. [PMID: 28534860 PMCID: PMC5447945 DOI: 10.3390/jcm6050054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Hemophilia is the most common of the severe bleeding disorders and if not properly managed since early infancy can lead to chronic disease and lifelong disabilities. However, it enjoys the most efficacious and safe treatment among the most prevalent monogenic disorders. Hemophilia should be considered in the neonatal period in the case of unusual bleeding or in the case of positive family history. Later, hemophilia should be suspected mainly in males because of abnormal bruising/bleeding or unusual bleeding following invasive procedures-for example, tonsillectomy or circumcision. Prophylactic treatment that is started early with clotting-factor concentrates has been shown to prevent hemophilic arthropathy and is, therefore, the gold standard of care for hemophilia A and B in most countries with adequate resources. Central venous access catheters and arterovenous fistulas play an important role in the management of hemophilia children requiring repeated and/or urgent administration of coagulation factor concentrates. During childhood and adolescence, personalized treatment strategies that suit the patient and his lifestyle are essential to ensure optimal outcomes. Physical activity is important and can contribute to better coordination, endurance, flexibility and strength. The present article focuses also on questions frequently posed to pediatric hematologists like vaccinations, day-care/school access and dental care.
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- Marta Bertamino
- Thrombosis and Hemostasis Unit, Regional Reference Center for Hemorrhagic Diseases, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital, 16147 Genova, Italy.
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- Hematology Unit, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital, 16147 Genova, Italy.
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- Thrombosis and Hemostasis Unit, Regional Reference Center for Hemorrhagic Diseases, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital, 16147 Genova, Italy.
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- Thrombosis and Hemostasis Unit, Regional Reference Center for Hemorrhagic Diseases, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital, 16147 Genova, Italy.
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- Thrombosis and Hemostasis Unit, Regional Reference Center for Hemorrhagic Diseases, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital, 16147 Genova, Italy.
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