Episode 3 of my blog involve OT holistic intervention to provide/improve occupational balance and keep identity while mitigating ill health symptoms. Cultural considerations and health inequalities Cultural beliefs about illness, pain expression, and healthcare engagement can influence how symptoms are perceived and managed (Peacock & Patel, 2008) In fact, pain is subjective and, depending on the verbal skills of the patient hence…Continue reading Sickle cell and thalassaemia – Occupational Therapy
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Understanding an inherited blood disorder: Thalassaemia
This episode 2 of this blog follows on from Episode 1 on sickle cell. Sickle cell and thalassaemia have similar characteristic on individuals’ health and similar pain management with occupational therapy perspective. Thalassaemia awareness is important because it is one of the most common inherited haemoglobin disorders worldwide. It represents a significant, yet often under‑recognised, global health burden. More than 1 million people…Continue reading Understanding an inherited blood disorder: Thalassaemia
