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Red Flag Study: An observational cross-sectional survey looking at bleeding in patients with a bleeding disorder who are lost to follow-up Cover

Red Flag Study: An observational cross-sectional survey looking at bleeding in patients with a bleeding disorder who are lost to follow-up

Open Access
|May 2021

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People with mild bleeding disorders who are lost to follow-up may experience bleeding episodes that impact their quality of life. A recent Canadian study suggests education is key to enabling better reporting and management of bleeds among this patient group, and improving their overall health outcomes.
People with mild bleeding disorders who are lost to follow-up may experience bleeding episodes that impact their quality of life. A recent Canadian study suggests education is key to enabling better reporting and management of bleeds among this patient group, and improving their overall health outcomes.

Results for questions relating to quality of life, bleeding, dental, GI and urinary problems

SECTIONQUESTIONNEVER A PROBLEMALMOST NEVER A PROBLEMSOMETIMES A PROBLEMOFTEN A PROBLEMALMOST ALWAYS A PROBLEMNO RESPONSE (NR)NOT APPLICABLE (NA)
Quality of lifeI have felt unwell because of my bleeding disorder9200000
I have missed work or school because of bleeding problems9200000
I have missed 2 or more days of work/school per month because of bleeding problems11000000
I limit my activities because of bleeding problems10010000
Bleeding problemsI have visited the emergency department for bleeding problems9200000
I have visited my doctor for bleeding problems9200000
I have nosebleeds that last longer than 10 minutes9101000
I can manage nosebleeds on my own3011510
I need to have treatment with medication for nosebleeds7000040
I have spontaneous nosebleeds5022110
If so, how often0001145
Dental problemsI have bleeding around my teeth and gums7310000
I have prolonged bleeding from biting my mouth and tongue9200000
I have bleeding complications with dental work10010000
GI and urinary problemsI have bleeding from my rectum10100000
I have vomited blood11000000
I have had vomit that looked like coffee grounds11000000
I have had unexplained stomach pain10100000
I have had bleeding after a colonoscopy11000000
I have had blood in my urine11000000
If so, how often00000011

Results for female specific questions, and questions on sexual activity, energy levels and medications

SECTIONQUESTIONNEVER A PROBLEMALMOST NEVER A PROBLEMSOMETIMES A PROBLEMOFTEN A PROBLEMALMOST ALWAYS A PROBLEMNO RESPONSE (NR)NOT APPLICABLE (NA)
For female patients (N=6)My periods last longer than 7 days1100054
My periods are less than 28 days apart1000154
I pass clots during my period1100054
I have to change pads every 2 hours or less because of bleeding1000154
I have to change pads/tampons at night1000154
I have to wear double pads1001054
I saturate my clothes1001054
Sexual activityI have had bleeding after sexual activity1010045
Energy levelsI feel frequently tired or fatigued1331021
I have difficulty concentrating2321021
Family and friends describe me as irritable3230021
I eat a vegetarian diet8000021
I have difficulty sleeping2220221
I have felt the need to take iron supplements5201021
I have felt sad or depressed2131121
I have cancelled plans because of lack of energy6110021
Current medicationsPlease list your current medications including any herbal products or medications without a prescription1000060
Medications listedLaxaday (laxative), APO Paroxatine, APO Lorazapam, Dixilant (60mg) QD, Rosuvastatin (10mg) QD, Ramiptril (2.5mg) QD, Zopidone (7.5mg) QD, Sertraline (50mg) QD and Lorazepam (1mg) BID when needed, high blood pressure meds
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00175 | Journal eISSN: 2055-3390
Language: English
Page range: 45 - 51
Published on: May 30, 2021
Published by: Haemnet Ltd
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2021 Doaa Abdelfattah, Alicia E. Klaassen, Heather Perkins, Diane Bissonette, Dorine Belliveau, Robert J. Klaassen, published by Haemnet Ltd
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