Systematic literature review and assessment of patient-reported outcome instruments in sickle cell disease
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic condition associated with high mortality and morbidity. It is characterized by acute clinical symptoms such as painful vaso-occlusive crises, which can impair health-related quality of life (HRQL). This study was conducted to identify valida...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | Health and Quality of Life Outcomes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-018-0930-y |