Fauer AJ, Choi SW, Friese CR. The Roles of Nurses in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Leukemia in Older Adults.
Semin Oncol Nurs 2019;
35:150960. [PMID:
31753706 PMCID:
PMC7150366 DOI:
10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150960]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To review and summarize nurses' roles in the care of the older adult undergoing an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) for the treatment of leukemia.
DATA SOURCES
Published literature indexed in PubMed, CINAHL, textbooks, and clinical expertise.
CONCLUSION
Nurses are a vital component of the highly specialized care delivered before, during, and after an allogeneic HCT.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Nurses who are prepared for the complex HCT care trajectory will be able to optimally meet the complex needs of the older adult patient and their caregiver(s).
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