We report descriptive data of a home care (HC) program, throughout a 5-years period (2006-2010), focusing on the reliability and the safety of transfusions at home in 211 patients affected by myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Our results outline the potentially relevant role of a specifically dedicated HC service in the global management of frail MDS patients for which transfusions at home may represent a valuable option to maintain a good quality of life and avoid the possible discomfort due to hospital admissions and outpatient visits. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Niscola, P., Tendas, A., Giovannini, M., Cupelli, L., Trawinska, M.m., Palombi, M., et al. (2012). Transfusions at home in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. LEUKEMIA RESEARCH, 36(6), 684-688 [10.1016/j.leukres.2012.01.010].

Transfusions at home in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes

Tendas, Andrea;Giovannini, Marco;Cupelli, Luca;Neri, Benedetta;de Fabritiis, Paolo;
2012-06-01

Abstract

We report descriptive data of a home care (HC) program, throughout a 5-years period (2006-2010), focusing on the reliability and the safety of transfusions at home in 211 patients affected by myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Our results outline the potentially relevant role of a specifically dedicated HC service in the global management of frail MDS patients for which transfusions at home may represent a valuable option to maintain a good quality of life and avoid the possible discomfort due to hospital admissions and outpatient visits. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
giu-2012
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/15 - MALATTIE DEL SANGUE
English
Chronic anemia
Frail patient
Home care
Managed care
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Transfusions at home
Niscola, P., Tendas, A., Giovannini, M., Cupelli, L., Trawinska, M.m., Palombi, M., et al. (2012). Transfusions at home in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. LEUKEMIA RESEARCH, 36(6), 684-688 [10.1016/j.leukres.2012.01.010].
Niscola, P; Tendas, A; Giovannini, M; Cupelli, L; Trawinska, Mm; Palombi, M; Scaramucci, L; Brunetti, Ga; Perrotti, A; Neri, B; Efficace, F; Cartoni, ...espandi
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