Sickle cell disease summit: from clinical and research disparity to action

Am J Hematol. 2009 Jan;84(1):39-45. doi: 10.1002/ajh.21315.

Abstract

The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Sickle Cell Summit brought together a broad range of constituencies to identify a unified approach to healthcare and research disparities for sickle cell disease. Recommendations included the following: (1) speak with a unified voice representing all constituencies; (2) optimize access to care from knowledgeable health care providers and create a medical home for all individuals with the disease; (3) utilize population-based surveillance to measure outcomes; (4) develop overall approaches to basic, translational, clinical, and health services research; (5) enhance the community role in advocacy, education, service, and fundraising. Taskforces were identified to effect implementation.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Sickle Cell / therapy*
  • Community Participation
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Health Priorities*
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Humans
  • United States