According to the findings of this study, it was indicated that quality of life of children with thalassemia was in a low level. This indicates the importance of education and participation of the patients and their families in healthcare affair. With regard to low quality of life of these patients, implementing a model to im¬prove their quality of life seems necessary. Family-centered empowerment model, due to participation of the families in education and learning and taking care of their sick children, would be an appropriate model for further researches.
The authors declare no conflict of interest in this study.