Survivorship issues in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
OBJECTIVE
To review recent research of long-term complications and prevention techniques in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).


METHODS
Peer review journals, books, and research studies.


CONCLUSIONS
Increasing numbers of HSCTs are performed worldwide, leading to an escalating increase in the number of survivors. Only by increased awareness in prevention, diagnosis, and lifelong surveillance can multiorgan toxicities be decreased.


CONCLUSIONS
Community nurses as well as oncology nurses practicing in research and clinical settings have unique access to patients before and after HSCT. Educating and caring for survivors throughout the entire trajectory of stem cell transplantation can assist in establishing best practice techniques to diminish these complications.
Seattle University, Seattle University College of Nursing Clinical Faculty, 901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122-1090, USA. buchselp@seattleu.edu
Patricia C
PC
Buchsel
D000359:Aftercare / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019985:Benchmarking; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017741:Survivors