Mahmoud, H., Shrief, W., Elzaafrany, M., Badran, H. (2024). Effect of Stem Cell Transplantation Preparation on Patients' Knowledge and Anxiety Level. test, 11(2), 75-82. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2024.379237
Heba Mahmoud; Wafaa Shrief; Maha Elzaafrany; Hanan Badran. "Effect of Stem Cell Transplantation Preparation on Patients' Knowledge and Anxiety Level". test, 11, 2, 2024, 75-82. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2024.379237
Mahmoud, H., Shrief, W., Elzaafrany, M., Badran, H. (2024). 'Effect of Stem Cell Transplantation Preparation on Patients' Knowledge and Anxiety Level', test, 11(2), pp. 75-82. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2024.379237
Mahmoud, H., Shrief, W., Elzaafrany, M., Badran, H. Effect of Stem Cell Transplantation Preparation on Patients' Knowledge and Anxiety Level. test, 2024; 11(2): 75-82. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2024.379237

Effect of Stem Cell Transplantation Preparation on Patients' Knowledge and Anxiety Level

Mansoura Nursing Journal
Volume 11, Issue 2, July 2024, Pages 75-82    PDF (644.11 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2024.379237
Authors
Heba Mahmoud1; Wafaa Shrief2; Maha Elzaafrany3; Hanan Badran4
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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