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What COVID-19 can mean for people with hemophilia beyond the infection risk

Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez1, M Teresa Alvarez-Roman2, E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan3

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, La Paz University Hospital-IdiPaz , Madrid, Spain.

Expert Review of Hematology
|September 1, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for hemophilia patients, impacting healthcare and lifestyle. This report explores potential long-term effects beyond infection risk and suggests mitigation strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Public Health
  • Pandemic Response

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated global social isolation measures.
  • These measures significantly alter healthcare access and lifestyle management for individuals with chronic conditions.
  • Hemophilia patients face compounded risks due to their specific health management needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the multifaceted implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for hemophilia patients.
  • To extend the understanding of pandemic effects beyond direct viral infection risks.
  • To propose strategies for mitigating adverse outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • This report synthesizes existing knowledge and expert opinion.
  • It reviews potential impacts across clinical, care, and lifestyle domains.
  • It identifies areas requiring proactive management and intervention.

Main Results:

  • Social isolation measures can disrupt essential hemophilia care routines.
  • Patients may experience increased physical, nutritional, and mental health challenges.
  • Long-term disability and pain management may be significantly affected.

Conclusions:

  • A collaborative approach involving patients, healthcare providers, and society is crucial.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to minimize the pandemic's detrimental effects on hemophilia patients.
  • Addressing clinical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative aspects is vital for patient well-being.
Abstract

Keywords:
Hemophiliaclinical carecovid-19lifestylemental healthnutritionpain and disabilityphysical condition

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