Impact of SCOPE Program on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Status of Children With Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study Kavitha K, Padmaja A, Basheerahamed J. Sikandar Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursing, 2024 Background: Iron chelation, blood transfusions, and complication management are typical hospital requirements for children with beta-thalassemia major. This affects their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the Supportive and Coping strategies, Ongoing Assessment, Prevention of Complications, and Empowerment (SCOPE) Program impacted the HRQoL and overall health of children with thalassemia. Method: The study employed a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group with a sequential follow-up design. A nonprobability purposive sampling technique was used to include 80 children with beta-thalassemia major in the sample, ranging in age from 6 to 18. Data were gathered using a Demographic Profile, PedsQLTM Version 4.0, and a Clinical Profile. The children in the intervention group received the SCOPE Program over the course of 6 months. The data collection included a pretest and a posttest with four follow-up evaluations. Results: During the pretest, children with thalassemia had a very low HRQoL. However, the final assessment after the intervention showed a significant difference in the mean scores between the two groups in the areas of physical functioning ( p = .001), emotional functioning ( p = .0001), social functioning ( p = .001), and school functioning ( p = .001). Growth indicators also demonstrated a notable improvement in the intervention group of children. Discussion: The SCOPE Program may be a thorough and efficient intervention for enhancing the general health of children with thalassemia. It can be used as a cooperative, well-organized, family-focused care strategy. Further study with a larger sample size is suggested.
Effectiveness of the nurse-led multi-component BRIDGE program on maternal competence and selected post-discharge outcomes of preterm babies: A randomized controlled trial K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar, V Soraganvi International Journal of Nursing Studies 165, 105027 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Impact of SCOPE Program on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Status of Children With Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study. BJ Sikandar Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing 41 (3) , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Prevalence of PsychoSocial problems and their risk factors among school-going middle adolescents: An exploratory study BJ Sikandar, K Kavitha Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 21 (1), 2-9 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
A digital-based follow-up program to improve maternal competence in preterm home care-A true-experimental study K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar Journal of Neonatal Nursing 29 (5), 750-754 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
Psychodrama intervention to create awareness of health consequences of early marriage among adolescent girls and their parents K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar, P Raut, K Halkatti, A Kulkarni, M Umrani BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 8 (2), 284-289 , 2023 2023
Impact of COVID-19 on the care of pre-term babies: Issues, challenges and strategies for comprehensive care K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 23 (2), 113-117 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Nutritional Status in Children with Beta Thalassemia: A Systematic Review K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences 12 (1), 149-55 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
COVID-19 pandemic and nursing students: Stress, depression, and coping behaviors–An exploratory study K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar, R Joseph BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 7 (1), 45-50 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Transitional Care Program for Enhancing Competence of Primary Care Givers in Home Care Management of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates M Gangihal, K Kavitha, S Rathod, L Pujari, L Swami, A Pyati, BJ Sikandar Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 22 (2), 193-199 , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Digital parenting: Issues, challenges and nursing implications BJ Sikandar Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing 10 (3), 100-104 , 2021 2021 Citations: 25
Effectiveness of STP regarding prevention of Byssinosis disease among cotton mill workers of selected cotton mills, Bijapur SIJ Basheerahamed J.S., Kavitha K International Journal of Allied medical sciences and clinical research 4 , 2016 2016
Life without pain: children with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy BJS Kavitha K. IOSR 4 , 2015 2015
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Digital parenting: Issues, challenges and nursing implications BJ Sikandar Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing 10 (3), 100-104 , 2021 2021 Citations: 25
Effectiveness of the nurse-led multi-component BRIDGE program on maternal competence and selected post-discharge outcomes of preterm babies: A randomized controlled trial K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar, V Soraganvi International Journal of Nursing Studies 165, 105027 , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
A digital-based follow-up program to improve maternal competence in preterm home care-A true-experimental study K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar Journal of Neonatal Nursing 29 (5), 750-754 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
Impact of SCOPE Program on Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Status of Children With Thalassemia: A Quasi-Experimental Study. BJ Sikandar Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing 41 (3) , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Nutritional Status in Children with Beta Thalassemia: A Systematic Review K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences 12 (1), 149-55 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
COVID-19 pandemic and nursing students: Stress, depression, and coping behaviors–An exploratory study K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar, R Joseph BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 7 (1), 45-50 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Prevalence of PsychoSocial problems and their risk factors among school-going middle adolescents: An exploratory study BJ Sikandar, K Kavitha Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing 21 (1), 2-9 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Impact of COVID-19 on the care of pre-term babies: Issues, challenges and strategies for comprehensive care K Kavitha, MM Patil, BJ Sikandar Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 23 (2), 113-117 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
Transitional Care Program for Enhancing Competence of Primary Care Givers in Home Care Management of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduates M Gangihal, K Kavitha, S Rathod, L Pujari, L Swami, A Pyati, BJ Sikandar Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 22 (2), 193-199 , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Psychodrama intervention to create awareness of health consequences of early marriage among adolescent girls and their parents K Kavitha, BJ Sikandar, P Raut, K Halkatti, A Kulkarni, M Umrani BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences 8 (2), 284-289 , 2023 2023
Effectiveness of STP regarding prevention of Byssinosis disease among cotton mill workers of selected cotton mills, Bijapur SIJ Basheerahamed J.S., Kavitha K International Journal of Allied medical sciences and clinical research 4 , 2016 2016
Life without pain: children with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy BJS Kavitha K. IOSR 4 , 2015 2015
