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Pain management in sickle cell disease
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|February 1, 1996
Summary
Sickle cell disease causes severe pain crises and complications, often leading to a shortened lifespan. Effective pain management strategies are crucial but frequently lacking in healthcare settings for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Pain Medicine
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong inherited blood disorder.
- It is characterized by chronic pain, severe complications, and reduced life expectancy.
- Painful crises are a hallmark of SCD, significantly impacting patient quality of life.