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- D Kathryn Tierney, Judy Passaglia, and Patricia Jenkins.
- Semin Oncol Nurs. 2014 Nov 1; 30 (4): 253-61.
ObjectivesTo provide support for the early integration of palliative care into the care of hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients and families with the goal of improving care.Data SourcesJournal articles and on-line databases.ConclusionEarly integration of palliative care for HCT recipients at high risk for complex symptom clusters, non-relapse mortality, or relapse offers an opportunity to clarify goals of care, advanced care planning, and improving the quality of care for both recipients and families.Implications For Nursing PracticeThe palliative care service can support the HCT nurse in providing complex care to HCT recipients who are faced with significant side effects, toxicities, and complications of transplant.
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