Title of article :
Regular Reminding of the Potential Serious Complications of Poor Adherence to Treatment: A Strategy for Improving Treatment Adherence in Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients
Author/Authors :
Emami Zeydi, Amir Student Research Committee - PhD candidate in Nursing , Heydari, Abbas Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Karimi Moonaghi, Hossein Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing - School of Nursing and Midwifery - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract :
Globally, β-Thalassemia Major (β-TM) is the most commonly inherited hemolytic anemia, with a high incidence rate in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Patients with β-TM require lifelong adherence to their distressing treatment regimens, including regular blood transfusions and daily chelation therapy.
Keywords :
Iron overload , Chelation therapy , Beta-Thalassemia , Adherence
Journal title :
International Journal of Pediatrics
