Sevinc, Sibel2024-09-182024-09-1820232054-1058https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1649https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/9514Aim:This study aimed to examine the life satisfaction and difficulties experienced by the family members of individuals with thalassemia. Design:This study design is mix-method research. This research adheres to the COREQ guidelines and checklist. Methods:The research was conducted in the Blood Diseases Polyclinic of a state hospital in a Mediterranean city in Turkey between February 2022 and April 2022. Results:The mean life satisfaction scale score was 11.18 +/- 5.13, and a negative correlation was found between the mother's age and life satisfaction score (r = -0.438; p = 0.042, p < 0.05). Qualitative analysis of the experiences of the family members of individuals with thalassemia yielded 10 themes.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessdifficulties experiencedfamily membersindividual with thalassemialife satisfactionArticle1063914392410.1002/nop2.1649368120552-s2.0-85149259881Q2WOS:000937007300001Q2