Life Satisfaction and Difficulties Experienced by the Family Members of Individuals with Thalassemia

Overview

Journal Nurs Open

Specialty Nursing

Date 2023 Feb 22

PMID 36812055

Authors

Sibel Sevinc

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Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to examine the life satisfaction and difficulties experienced by the family members of individuals with thalassemia.

Design: This study design is mix-method research. This research adheres to the COREQ guidelines and checklist.

Methods: The research was conducted in the Blood Diseases Polyclinic of a state hospital in a Mediterranean city in Turkey between February 2022 and April 2022.

Results: The mean life satisfaction scale score was 11.18 ± 5.13, and a negative correlation was found between the mother's age and life satisfaction score (r = -0.438; p = 0.042, p < 0.05). Qualitative analysis of the experiences of the family members of individuals with thalassemia yielded 10 themes.

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Sevinc S Nurs Open. 2023; 10(6):3914-3924.

PMID: 36812055 PMC: 10170906. DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1649.

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