THE EFFECT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BASED ON ROYS ADAPTATION MODEL ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS WITH THALASSEMIA

Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive blood disorder.The chronic nature of the disease, along with its complications and treatment, causes multiple physical, psychological and social problems that affect the quality of life in these patients.

Aim of the study: Evaluate the effect of provided educational program based on Roys adaption model on quality of life for patients with thalassemia. Research design: A quasi experimental design. Setting: General medicine department and the blood transfusion unit in Fayoum university hospital.

Methods:A purposive sample of 80 adult patients from previously mentioned setting, allocated randomly into two equal groups (40 patients in each).

Tools:four tools were utilized, included: Interview patients assessment questionnaire, patients knowledge assessment questionnaire, World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF(WHOQOL BREF) questionnaire and Roys Adaptation Model questionnaire.

Results:There was a statistical significant difference between both groups as regarding knowledge, quality of life and adaptation level.

Conclusion:Application of the educational program based on Roys adaptation model had a positive effect on the outcomes of patients with thalassemia.

Recommendations:Nurses should apply the educational instrument that would help patients improve their adaptation to reach positive outcomes.