Abstract:IntroductionIron Chelation treatment (ICT) in beta-thalassemia major (beta-TM) patients undergoing blood transfusions can cause low satisfaction, low compliance, with possible negative consequences on treatment success, patients’ wellbeing, and costs.AimsThe purpose was to estimate the existing correlation between the Chelation therapy factor of the Specific Thalassaemia Quality of life instrument (STQOLI) and certain psychological assessments.MethodThe Chelation impact scale, of the Specific Thalassaemia Qual… Show more
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