A Nursing Perspective on Improving Outcomes for Patients With Hemophilia

Program Goals

Introduction

Newly Diagnosed Hemophilia A in an Infant

Meeting Patients and Family Members “Where They Are At”

Comprehensive Care at Hemophilia Treatment Centers

Multidisciplinary Care Team Members

Meeting Patients and Family Members “Where They Are At”

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Source of Medical Care and Mortality

Prophylaxis and “On-Demand” TherapyDefinitions

Meeting Patients and Family Members “Where They Are At”

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Transitioning From Adolescence to Adulthood

Transition in the Setting of Hemophilia

Some “Red Flags” for Nonadherence to Factor

Prophylaxis

Bleeds: Patient Education

Adherence to ProphylaxisAssociated Factors

Meeting Patients and Family Members “Where They Are At”

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Conclusions

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References

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