
doi: 10.1111/hae.14990
pmid: 38504408
AbstractIntroductionAdvances in haemophilia treatment have resulted in a near‐normal life expectancy, lower burden of bleeding and treatment, and improved quality of life in high‐income countries. Bleeding rate is approaching zero and novel parameters should be evaluated to assess the efficacy of treatment not only from the clinical point of view by using new methodologies (e.g. joint health assessment), but also from the patient's perspective (e.g. pain, quality of life, treatment satisfaction).Methods and resultsThis approach should be aimed at combining objective clinical methodologies and patient‐reported outcomes (PROs). However, some instruments used for assessing PROs are still suboptimal and not properly validated. Recent evidence suggests that these tools can take advantage from a more personalized designed approach and could be effectively improved and serve to facilitate the patient's self‐evaluation. For other congenital bleeding disorders (BDs), a set of patient‐relevant outcomes has been also defined that overlap substantially those of haemophilia, including bleeding, side effects and complications, and PROs, such as pain, physical functioning, impact on daily life including school and work and mental health. There is a growing focus on addressing women‐specific outcomes in BDs, reflecting an increased awareness of the unique challenges faced by women in this context. However, the development of tailored tools is imperative to further advance the progress in managing women with BDs, ensuring more accurate monitoring and personalized care.ConclusionsHow incorporating these outcome measures in the process of approval of novel treatments for these disorders by regulatory authorities remains to be established.
haemophilia, Pain, outcomes, Hemophilia A, joint health, Treatment Outcome, quality of life, patient-reported outcomes, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Quality of Life, Humans, Female, annualized bleeding rate
haemophilia, Pain, outcomes, Hemophilia A, joint health, Treatment Outcome, quality of life, patient-reported outcomes, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Quality of Life, Humans, Female, annualized bleeding rate
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