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ACSQHC-ARCR-263

Prioritised clinical domain
Nil
Abbreviation
HbR
Registry contact

Transfusion Research Unit, Monash University, sphpm.transfusion@monash.edu

Year established
2014
Description

The Haemoglobinopathy Registry collects data about patients with genetic disorders of haemoglobin (haemoglobinopathies), including thalassaemias and sickle cell disease.   Many of these patients are dependent on regular blood transfusions and the disorders can have significant personal and economic impact. Lack of data on the prevalence of haemoglobinopathies and the overall disease burden in Australia makes comparisons of interventions and audits of outcomes between centres nationally and with international centres, difficult.   The Haemoglobinopathy Registry will address this lack of data, and will provide a foundation for future research. The aims of the Haemoglobinopathy Registry are to:

  • monitor trends in incidence and survival
  • monitor access to care
  • explore variation in practice, process and outcome measures
  • explore the factors that influence outcomes including survival and quality of life
  • benchmark outcomes nationally and internationally
  • act as a resource for clinical trials
  • inform and inspire future hypothesis - driven research in this area
Reporting process

Reporting via research publications only

Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)

Nil

Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMs)

Nil

Participating sites

New South Wales

  • The Children's Hospital at Westmead
  • John Hunter Children's Hospital
  • Liverpool Hospital 
  • Prince of Wales Hospital
  • Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Queensland

  • Mater Adult Hospital 
  • Queensland Children's Hospital

South Australia

  • Royal Adelaide Hospital
  • Women's and Children's Hospital

Victoria

  • Monash Medical Centre
  • Royal Children's Hospital 
  • Royal Melbourne Hospital

Western Australia

  • Perth Children's Hospital
Condition
Genetic disorders of haemoglobin (haemoglobinopathies)
Name
Haemoglobinopathy Registry
Lead organisation
Monash University
Ethics approval reference
HREC/16/MonH/156, Monash Health HREC
Preferred published date
Immediately
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