International Journal of Contemporary Pathology
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) of Thalassaemic Patients: A Review Study

  • Author:
  • Aamir Khan1,, JH Navvena2, Hariprastha3, Sartaj Ahmad4, Arvind Kr Shukla5
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 13 to 17

1Post graduate Nursing student, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut-UP, India

2Lecturer in, Community Nursing, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut-UP, India

3Lecturer, Medical Nursing, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut-UP, India

4Assistant Professor, Medical Sociology, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut-UP, India

5Assistant Professor, Biostatistics, Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut-UP, India

*Corresponding author: Mr. Aamir Khan Post graduate Nursing student(Medical surgical nursing). Panna Dhai Maa Subharti Nursing College, Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut-250005, UP, India

Online published on 15 October, 2016.

Abstract

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells in your body than normal. Several types of thalassemia exist, including alpha-thalassemia, beta-thalassemia major/intermedia, Cooley's anemia and Mediterranean anemia. Some aspects of thalassemia major and its associated complications are expected to impact on the Quality of life. Regular blood transfusions are essential for the management of haematological conditions.

Keywords

Blood, Thalassemia, alpha-thalassemia, beta-thalassemia inter-media thalassemia, Quality of life