Effect of Stem Cell Transplantation Preparation on Patients' Knowledge and Anxiety Level | ||||
Mansoura Nursing Journal | ||||
Volume 11, Issue 2, July 2024, Page 75-82 PDF (644.11 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2024.379237 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Heba Mahmoud1; Wafaa Shrief2; Maha Elzaafrany3; Hanan Badran 4 | ||||
1Head Nurse at Oncology Centre, Faculty of nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||||
2Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||||
3Professor of medical oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||||
4Assist Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt. | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a complex and singular treatment used for hematological and non-hematological diseases. Preparation related to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation reduce feeling of anxiety and improve quality of life. Aim: Evaluate the effect of stem cell transplantation preparation on patients′ knowledge and anxiety level. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Oncology center, Mansoura University, Egypt. Subject: A purposive sample of 27 patients of both sexes who were willing to participate in the study. Tools: Two tools were used; Tool I Interview questionnaire sheet and Tool II State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results There was a statistically significant improvement in patients′ knowledge level regarding stem cell transplantation post- and follow up compared to before implementation of transplant preparation. The level of anxiety among stem cell transplantation patients decreased post-transplant and follow (48.1%-40.7% respectively) compared to pre implementation of transplant preparation (81.5%)Conclusion: Preparation of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation had a great value in enhancing patients′ knowledge and reducing anxiety level. Recommendations: Written instruction related to preparation about stem cell transplantation should be available for all patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Anxiety level; Preparation; Stem cell; Transplantation | ||||
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