The Roles of Nurses in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Leukemia in Older Adults

Alex J Fauer; Sung Won Choi; Christopher R Friese

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150960

The Roles of Nurses in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Leukemia in Older Adults

Semin Oncol Nurs. 2019 Dec;35(6):150960. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150960. Epub 2019 Nov 19.

Authors

Alex J Fauer¹, Sung Won Choi², Christopher R Friese³

Affiliations

¹ University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI; University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Electronic address: ajfau@umich.edu.
² University of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics, Ann Arbor, MI; University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
³ University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI; University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI; University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI.

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).

Keywords: antineoplastic agents; hematopoietic cell transplantation; leukemia; older adults; registered nurses.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / nursing*
Humans
Leukemia / nursing*
Leukemia / therapy
Oncology Nursing / methods*
Risk Assessment
Transplantation Conditioning / nursing*

Abstract

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MeSH terms

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