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Nursing (Ed. bras., Impr.) ; 10(117): 93-98, fev. 2008. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-510747

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As hemoglobinopatias mais freqüentes em nosso meio são as doenças, falciforme e talassemia, cujos portadores geralmente são dependentes de transfusão de sangue e quelação do ferro. A desferroxamine administrada sub-cutâneamente é a terapia padrão ouro, cuja administração deve ser lenta e contínua. A baixa adesão constitui a ameaça mais importante para a ocorrência de complicações, e é o maior desafio para a atuação do enfermeiro. Este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar as principais barreiras à adesão e demonstrar como o enfermeiro pode intervir, por meio de um estudo de revisão da literatura. Neste estudo foi possível observar que a maioria dos fatores que afetam a adesão à terapia quelante é de ordem prática ou psicológica. Neste contexto, considero que a maioria destas barreiras pode ser resolvida ou minimizada pela intervenção do enfermeiro capacitado.


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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Anemia, Sickle Cell/nursing , Deferoxamine/therapeutic use , Iron Overload/nursing , Thalassemia/nursing , Nursing Care , Patient Dropouts
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Indian J Pediatr ; 2007 Mar; 74(3): 275-8
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-83464

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To assess the contribution of psychiatric problems, concerns regarding the illness to Quality of Life (QOL) in caregivers. METHODS: Forty four caregivers were screened for psychiatric problems using the General Health Questionnaire 12 item version (GHQ-12) and their concerns and QOL were assessed using the Concerns Checklist and the EQ5D respectively. Clinical psychiatric interview was conducted for those qualifying for GHQ caseness and a psychiatric diagnosis was ascribed. These were correlated with the Childhood Psychopathology Measurement Schedule/ GHQ- 12 scores (as appropriate) and the EQ5D score of the youngster. RESULTS: Fifty seven percent of the caregivers had psychiatric problems, with depressive disorders in 19/44 (45%) QOL was affected in 50% (Pain/ discomfort (n =19, 45%), Mobility (n = 7, 17%), Depression and Usual activities dimensions (n= 6, 14% each). The greatest concerns were regarding the future (91%), illness (80%) and finances (73%). CONCLUSION: Caregiver support through psychological interventions or medication would alleviate psychiatric problems and concerns and contribute towards a better QOL.


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Adolescent , Caregivers , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Surveys and Questionnaires , Thalassemia/nursing
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