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Children's lived experiences of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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  • Arpi Manookian
  • Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi
  • Monireh Asadi

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Although hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a valuable treatment in many life‐threatening pediatric disorders, a large number of children who receive hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are faced with a variety of physical and psychological problems throughout this process. In this study, we explored the lived experiences of these children during their treatment to provide a better understanding of their main concerns, emotions, and expectations. The participants were six children, aged between 6 and 17 years, who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Data were collected through individual, in‐depth, and semistructured interviews. Using interpretive phenomenological analysis, the findings revealed that the children experienced “transplantation rejoicing” in this “difficult passage”, which was associated with “deepening of family ties”. Awareness of these experiences, feelings, and concerns can help in the development of more professional interventions to provide children with holistic care during their hospitalization.

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  • Arpi Manookian & Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi & Monireh Asadi, 2014. "Children's lived experiences of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 16(3), pages 314-320, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:16:y:2014:i:3:p:314-320
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12103
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