• W Kalnins, G Schelle, K Jost, W Eberl, and A Tiede.
• Werner Kalnins, Deutsche Hämophilie Gesellschaft (DHG e. V.), Neumann-Reichardt-Str. 34, 22041 Hamburg.
• Hamostaseologie. 2015 Jan 1; 35 (2): 167-73.

UnlabelledOne of many challenges in the treatment of persons with haemophilia is the selection and application of appropriate pain-relieving therapies. The current situation of pain management for persons with haemophilia in Germany was evaluated using a survey with the intention of identifying potential areas for improvement. Results of 685 respondents showed that 86% experienced episodes of pain and that pain was already present in 66% of children and adolescents. Joint pain was the most common type of pain (92%), remarkably so even in 80% of young patients. Half of the patients received pharmacological therapy for the pain and 46% of the patients received physiotherapy. Priority and sequence of the contacted physicians and therapists for diagnosis and therapy is described. Satisfaction with pain therapy was expressed by 56% of participants and 18% felt their pain not treated sufficiently.ConclusionThe results of the survey will be used to develop measures for improvement of long-term care of haemophilia patients regarding pain therapy.

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