Purpose: This article provides an overview of hemophilia, a chronic bleeding disorder.
Design: The epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and management of hemophilia are described. Collaborative care using the Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) Comprehensive Care Model is presented in a case study.
Conclusions/clinical relevance: Rehabilitation nurses may encounter patients across the lifespan with bleeding disorders and with basic hemophilia knowledge; coordination with the HTC can provide high-quality care for positive outcomes.
Keywords: Hemophilia; bleeding disorders; rehabilitation.
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