Evaluation of Quality of Life and Care Needs of Turkish Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This descriptive study explored the quality of life and care needs of Turkish patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
The study sample consisted of 100 hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients.
Their quality of life was assessed using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant Scale.
The mean patient age was 44.99 ± 13.92 years.
Changes in sexual functions, loss of hair, loss of taste, loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances were the most common symptoms.
The quality of life of transplant patients was moderately affected; the functional well-being and social/family well-being subscales were the most adversely and least negatively affected (12.13 ± 6.88) dimensions, respectively.
Being female, being between 50 and 59 years of age, being single, having a chronic disease, and having a history of hospitalization were associated with lower quality of life scores.
Interventions to improve functional status, physical well-being, and emotional status of patients during the transplantation process may help patients cope with treatment-related impairments more effectively.
Frequent screening and management of patient symptoms in order to help patients adapt to life following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are crucial for meeting care needs and developing strategies to improve their quality of life.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yasar, Neslisah& Akin, Semiha. 2016. Evaluation of Quality of Life and Care Needs of Turkish Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113482
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yasar, Neslisah& Akin, Semiha. Evaluation of Quality of Life and Care Needs of Turkish Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113482
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yasar, Neslisah& Akin, Semiha. Evaluation of Quality of Life and Care Needs of Turkish Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Nursing Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1113482