the effect of family-oriented empowerment on life satisfaction and happiness of patients with hemophilia: a quasi-experimental study

Background: various complications of the disease and its treatment can lead to a decrease in life satisfaction among hemophilia patients. as family functioning plays a crucial role in the well-being of patients, this study aimed to determine the effect of family-oriented empowerment on the life satisfaction and happiness of patients with hemophilia. methods: this quasi-experimental study included 36 hemophilia patients who met the study criteria and were randomly assigned into the control and experiment groups (18 participants in each group). data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, diener’s life satisfaction questionnaire, and the oxford happiness questionnaire. the questionnaires were completed before and one month after the intervention. data were analyzed using spss 24. results: the independent t-test did not reveal a significant difference in the mean scores of life satisfaction and happiness between the control and experiment groups before the intervention. however, a significant difference was observed in the average scores of life satisfaction and happiness between the control and experiment groups after the intervention (p < 0.001). conclusions: the results demonstrated a positive effect of family-centered empowerment intervention on the life satisfaction and happiness of hemophilia patients.