| Psychological complications in sickle cell disease. | |
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PMID: 15952997 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This review examines the evidence for some of the common psychological complications found across the life span of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), which are likely to be encountered by haematologists responsible for their medical management. Electronic searches of medical and psychological databases were conducted with a focus on three main areas: psychological coping, quality of life and neuropsychology. Psychological complications were identified in both children and adults with SCD, and included inappropriate pain coping strategies; reduced quality of life owing to restrictions in daily functioning, anxiety and depression; and neurocognitive impairment. There were wide variations in design and consistency of the studies, therefore, some caution needs to be observed in the findings. Moreover, interventional studies were lacking in some areas such as neuropsychology. Utilization of psychological interventions including patient education, cognitive behavioural therapy, and special educational support to help improve the quality of life of patients are recommended. |
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Authors:
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Kofi A Anie |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of haematology Volume: 129 ISSN: 0007-1048 ISO Abbreviation: Br. J. Haematol. Publication Date: 2005 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-14 Completed Date: 2005-09-30 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372544 Medline TA: Br J Haematol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 723-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Haematology, Brent Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre, Imperial College London, Central Middlesex Hospital, London, UK. k.anie@imperial.ac.uk |
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Adaptation, Psychological Anemia, Sickle Cell / psychology* Humans Mental Disorders / etiology* Psychotherapy / methods Quality of Life |
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