could you help me to find any published studies about the quality of life QoL among Thalassemia patients in the region (Middle East, Arabian Gulf) or even internationally.
Quite interesting question and interesting answers as well. However, the contribution from my part would be critical questions. As we know most of the thalassemic patients are infant or children; would a questionnaire anwer their mind? How would you judge QoL in a baby who cant speak or read your questionnaire? How about a severely end stage patient?
thank you Ashok for your contribution .. from my readings there're two types of surveys (PedQoL) self-reported by the child or adolescence and another version to be filled by the parents