Home treatment in haemophilia: clinical, social and economic advantages

• Published in: Clinical and laboratory haematology Vol. 1; no. 1; p. 13
• Main Authors: Ingram, G I, Dykes, S R, Creese, A L, Mellor, P, Swan, A V, Kaufert, J K, Rizza, C R, Spooner, R J, Biggs, R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.03.1979
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Data Collection; Factor VIII - administration & dosage; Factor VIII - therapeutic use; Hemophilia A - psychology; Hemophilia A - therapy; Home Nursing - economics; Humans; Male; Socioeconomic Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2257.1979.tb00586.x
• ISSN: 0141-9854

Twenty-eight severely affected haemophiliacs were observed for 3 months under treatment as hospital out-patients and for the subsequent 9 months while treating themselves at home. Delay in receiving treatment and financial costs were both clearly reduced by home treatment, the patients recovered from individual bleeds more quickly and reported a greater sense of personal freedom and independence. The amount of treatment required did not materially change and no untoward effects were noted; the use of analgesics tended to be less.