Relationship between transfusion burden, healthcare resource utilization, and complications in patients with beta-thalassemia in Taiwan: A real-world analysis
Journal
Transfusion
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
10
Pages
2906
Date Issued
2021
Author(s)
Tang, Chao-Hsiun
Furnback, Wesley
Wang, Bruce C M
Tang, Jackson
Tang, Derek
Huang, Vicky W-H
Musallam, Khaled M
Abstract
This study utilized a population-based claims database to identify patients with beta-thalassemia and evaluate associations between transfusion burden, healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), and complications.
Subjects
hemoglobinopathies; morbidity; outcomes; red blood cell transfusion
Publisher
WILEY
Type
journal article