Myeloma patients' experiences of haematopoietic stem cell transplant: A qualitative thematic synthesis

Returning to life activities after hematopoietic cell transplantation in older adults

“…The post-HCT coping strategies and resources we identified build on prior studies of younger adults undergoing HCT [12][13][14][15][16]. Consistent with Walpole et al [16] and Lyons et al [24], we found that the experience of returning to life activities varied based on many factors including the time frame post-HCT, experience of complications and symptoms, and functional limitations commonly seen among HCT survivors.…”

“…The post-HCT coping strategies and resources we identified build on prior studies of younger adults undergoing HCT [12][13][14][15][16]. Consistent with Walpole et al [16] and Lyons et al [24], we found that the experience of returning to life activities varied based on many factors including the time frame post-HCT, experience of complications and symptoms, and functional limitations commonly seen among HCT survivors. Farsi et al [12,13] identified a variety of coping strategies for adapting to HCT including: denial and avoidance, connection with divine purpose, reliance on health, information seeking, seeking social support, management of side effects, positive thinking, patience and resignation, and changing priorities.…”

“…Returning to life activities is an important goal for older patients post-HCT. However, current literature on adaptation and coping post-HCT has focused on younger survivors [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Community providers may be unfamiliar with survivorship in HCT in general and with survivorship among older adults in particular, which may be complicated by age-related cognitive and functional decline.…”

Patients’ Experiences of Life Challenges After Liver Transplantation: A Qualitative Study

“…Similarly, a study indicated that kidney transplant recipients always had fear over unpredicted post-transplantation complications (31). Moreover, a study noted that patients with myeloma had fear over an imminent death before and after bone marrow transplantation (29). All these findings highlight the importance of providing transplant recipients with assurance and reducing their fears and concerns.…”

“…A former study also showed that bone marrow transplant recipients had fear over infection and transplant rejection. Another study reported fear, particularly over death, as one of the most important post-LT experiences (29,30). Similarly, a study indicated that kidney transplant recipients always had fear over unpredicted post-transplantation complications (31).…”