Guiding patients and their families through peripheral stem cell transplantation with the help of a teaching booklet.
OBJECTIVE
To present a booklet designed to educate patients and their families about peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (PBSC).


RESULTS
The booklet describes the procedure, self-care, preliminary chemotherapy regimens, necessary follow-up tests, and appropriate resources.


CONCLUSIONS
Preliminary evaluation indicates the booklet has been well-received and appreciated by patients and nursing staff alike.


CONCLUSIONS
The booklet supplements basic patient education in regard to PBSC, anticipates patient questions, and provides patients and families with a take-home, written resource.
Walker
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Ambulatory Care Department Center, Philadelphia.
Roethke
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Sandman
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Clark
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Martin
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D000359:Aftercare; D016913:Blood Component Transfusion / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D005190:Family; D016178:Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010174:Pamphlets; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012646:Self Administration; D012648:Self Care; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation; D013664:Teaching Materials
D016178:Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor