HOMETHERAPY IN HEMOPHILIC PATIENTS: A TRAINING METHOD
Abstract
Introduction. In spite of several advantages of home therapy in terms of chronic disease and self-treatment in hemophilia its use is unfamiliar in Iran, yet. To achieve this goal the participation and acceptance of patients has a basic role.
Methods. For the first time, we have done an investigation about the hemophilic patients aged more than six years old for a six months period in Urmia city in Iran. We used training as a means of transferring the information and evaluate the rate of self-treatment acceptation for hemophilic patients and their family members. Regarding the population size for study (42 cases), 21 cases were selected randomly. Data was collected before and after training by a valid questionnaire.
Results. From twenty one cases, sixteen cases (75 percent) succeeded in self-treatment. There was a significant relation between the acceptation and the level of literacy. But no relation was found between the numbers of family patients, sex and duration of disease.
Discussion. Our findings indicate that the rate of acceptation and participation of patients are ideal. It is suggested to consider the self administration training in hemophilic patients.
Methods. For the first time, we have done an investigation about the hemophilic patients aged more than six years old for a six months period in Urmia city in Iran. We used training as a means of transferring the information and evaluate the rate of self-treatment acceptation for hemophilic patients and their family members. Regarding the population size for study (42 cases), 21 cases were selected randomly. Data was collected before and after training by a valid questionnaire.
Results. From twenty one cases, sixteen cases (75 percent) succeeded in self-treatment. There was a significant relation between the acceptation and the level of literacy. But no relation was found between the numbers of family patients, sex and duration of disease.
Discussion. Our findings indicate that the rate of acceptation and participation of patients are ideal. It is suggested to consider the self administration training in hemophilic patients.
Keywords
HEMOPHILIA, HOMETHERAPY, DRUG SELF ADMINISTRATION