Sports participation and physical activity in adult Dutch and Swedish patients with severe haemophilia: A comparison between intermediate- and high-dose prophylaxis

Introduction: Differences in treatment and outcome have been reported for persons with haemophilia (PWH) on intermediate-dose (Dutch) and high-dose (Swedish) prophylaxis, but the potential influence of sports participation has not been considered. Aim: To compare sports participation and clinical outcome between adult Dutch and Swedish PWH. Methods: Self-reported sports participation (type and frequency per week), physical functioning (SF-36 PF : 100-0), joint status (HJHS: 0-144), perceived limitations (HAL sum : 100-0) and physical activity (IPAQ) were recorded. Sports were classified accord... Mehr ...