Author/Authors :
Azad، Mehdi نويسنده , , Bakhshi Biniaz، Ramin نويسنده Department of Medical laboratory sciences, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. Bakhshi Biniaz, Ramin , Goudarzi، Mehdi نويسنده Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacy School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran Goudarzi, Mehdi , Mobarra، Naser نويسنده Department of Biochemistry, Metabolic Disorders Research Center, School of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran. Mobarra, Naser , Alizadeh، Shaban Ali نويسنده Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran , , Nasiri، Hajar نويسنده Urban planning and design department, Design and Architecture Faculty, University Putra Malaysia , , Dehghani Fard، Ali نويسنده Sarem Cell Research Center (SCRC), Sarem Women’s Hospital, Tehran, Iran , , Kaviani، Saeid نويسنده , , Moghadasi، Mohamad Hossein نويسنده Departement of Laboratory, Labafi Nedjad Hospital, Social
Security Organization, Tehran, IR Iran , , Sarookhani، Mohammad Reza نويسنده , , Vatanmakan، Mousa نويسنده Department of Hematology, Allied Medical School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Vatanmakan, Mousa , Sahmani، Mehdi نويسنده Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Research Centre ,
Abstract :
Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of leukemia patients remains a fundamental aim in clinical oncology, especially in developing country. Present study highlights the basic requirements of these patients in Iran. Better understanding of these issues may lead to improve the healthcare standards toward leukemia diagnosis and treatment.
Methods: This descriptive study included 101 specialists in hematology-oncology and pathology serving in oncology centers. The participants were then asked to fill out a standard questionnaire on the issues around diagnosis and treatment of blood malignancies.
Results: According to specialists, unfair distribution of facilities across the country, delayed diagnosis of disease, absence of psychological support for patients, and insufficient financial support were the main reasons of inappropriate diagnosis and treatment in leukemia patients.
Conclusions: Our results show that making an amendment to health policies by preparing well-equipped medical centers in all provinces, improving the morale of patients through consultation during the process of treatment, and above all, subsiding leukemia patientsʹ financial problems will promote the health standard regarding the leukemia diagnosis and treatment in Iran.
