Treatment and Nursing for Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease

This article provides foundational knowledge on steroid-refractory (SR) aGVHD, current treatment options, and related supportive care.METHODS: Therapies for patients with SR aGVHD are summarized, along with supportive care recommendations and a review of related nursing considerations.FINDINGS: Current treatment and research on SR aGVHD offer opportunities for improved clinical outcomes for these patients. Nursing knowledge of the pathophysiology, treatment, and supportive care for patients with SR aGVHD is integral to the provision of optimal nursing care for a complex population of patients.PMID:37677777 | DOI:10.1188/23.CJON.397-403
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research