APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model: Its Application to the Quality of Life of People with Sickle Cell Disease
- Anita Paddy
University of Ghana - Millicent Obodai
- Lebbaeus Asamani
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Abstract
The management of sickle cell disease requires a multidisciplinary team for better outcomes. The study conducted among SCD patients accessing care at the clinical genetics department of the Korle Bu teaching Hospital revealed that care focuses immensely on the biological aspect of life, with little emphasis on other domains.
Epidemics and Public Health