Unlocking Independence: The Promising Role of Occupational Therapy in Enhancing Quality Functioning for Individuals with Thalassemia

Abstract

Thalassemia patients struggle with symptoms like exhaustion, weakness,stunted growth, joint discomfort, cardiac issues, and emotionaldifficulties. They may benefit from occupational therapy, whichaids people with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities inachieving their goals. Occupational therapists can assist with energyconservation, joint protection, patient education and training, emotionalsupport, restoration and adaptations. Individuals with thalassemiamay benefit from comprehensive care that includes occupationaltherapy. Occupational therapists can assist people with thalassemia inenhancing their quality of life, achieving their objectives, playing theirroles, and keeping up with their routine by addressing the physical,emotional, and environmental problems presented by the condition.According to the evaluation, occupational therapy holds promise forimproving the quality of life for people with thalassemia. Further studyis required in this field. How to cite this article:Kumar P, Barad A, Priyadarshinee BN.Unlocking Independence: The Promising Roleof Occupational Therapy in Enhancing QualityFunctioning for Individuals with Thalassemia.Chettinad Health City Med J. 2023;12(3):123-125. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202362