Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
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Department of Paediatrics, Philippines

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• Research Article   
  A Precede - Proceed Model Approach in Establishing a HemophiliaCenter in a Tertiary Medical Institution: A Descriptive Study
  Author(s): Nuqui Paula Bianca E*, Hernandez Flerida G and Macindo John Rey B
  
  Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder diagnosed by deficiency of proteins in the blood called “clotting factors”.It is a lifelong disease that requires factor replacement in times of bleeding, hence, continued support by providing a holistic program to address their needs is warranted. Aims: To provide a comprehensive framework of care that can be offered by evaluating the quality of life, knowing the epidemiology, beliefs, environmental factors, including medical, surgical, psycho-social aspects of hemophilia care. Methods: The researcher used the PRECEDE-PROCEED framework to assess the current status of he-mophilia care in a tertiary medical institution that may be used to create programs based on the retrospective data evaluation in the PRECEDE phase. The Haemo-HQOL questionnaire was used to evaluat.. View More»
  

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