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Kristen L. McCausland
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Open AccessMental health impact on healthcare workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a U.S. cross-sectional survey study
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health and well-being of health care workers (HCWs). This study examined mental health outcomes and COVID-related stress impacts among a diverse sample of ambulato...
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Open AccessThe relationship between frequency and severity of vaso-occlusive crises and health-related quality of life and work productivity in adults with sickle cell disease
Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) may experience sickle cell-related pain crises, also referred to as vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs), which are a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality. The study exp...
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Open AccessAssociations between Health-Related Quality of Life and Self-Reported Emergency Room Department Visits and Inpatient Hospitalizations: Insights from a Secondary Data Analysis of Patients with Light-Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
Light-chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare, progressive, and typically fatal disease. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been shown to be a significant prognostic factor associated with clinical outcomes s...
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Open AccessLight Chain (AL) Amyloidosis: The Journey to Diagnosis
Light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare, complex disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Delays in diagnosis are common and may have detrimental consequences on patients’ prognosis. Too lit...
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Open AccessContent validation of the SF-36v2® health survey with AL amyloidosis patients
This study examined the content validity of the SF-36v2® Health Survey (SF-36v2) in patients with AL amyloidosis using qualitative interviews with physicians and patients. The study included three distinct pha...
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Open AccessThe burden of amyloid light chain amyloidosis on health-related quality of life
Light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare disease characterized by misfolded amyloid protein deposits in tissues and vital organs, and little is known about the burden of AL amyloidosis on health-related quality ...
