Abstract

Vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) require frequent utilization of healthcare services by adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). This increases the likelihood of poor care and healthcare disparities. The experiences of SCD patients attempting to access pain management have rarely been examined. An evaluation of these experiences may ease the lifelong suffering of Saudi Arabians affected by SCD.

This study explored the lived experience of Saudi Arabian adults when accessing the healthcare system for pain management in VOC.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 30521818; ProQuest document ID: 10315. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Jawhrah Alqahtani, PhD, MSN, BSN

Sigma Membership

Chi Lambda

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Sickle Cell Disease, Vaso-Occlusive Crises, Accessing Healthcare, Pain Management, Adults Population

Advisor

Claudette R. Chin

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Barry University

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2023-05-22

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