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Exploring distress experiences of patients with sickle cell disease - EurekAlert


While distress is well-documented in patients with sickle cell disease, sources of distress and how patients manage distress have not been well explored. “Our study found that the most profound source of distress for patient with sickle cell disease in a home visit program was anticipating and going to acute care centers to manage their acute pain,” said senior study author Maryanna Klatt, PhD, director of the Center for Integrative Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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