APS

2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model: Its Application to the Quality of Life of People with Sickle Cell Disease

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · Clinical Science

  • 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

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