Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipient and Caregiver Factors Affecting Length of Stay and Readmission.

CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge regarding factors associated with increased LOS and 30-day readmission can help nurses and transplantation team members anticipate the healthcare needs of patients receiving HSCT, improve outcomes, and decrease the use of expensive health services. 
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IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: Educating patients and caregivers on infection prevention is critically important to reduce LOS and 30-day readmission after HSCT.
PMID: 28820507 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - August 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sundaramurthi T, Wehrlen L, Friedman E, Thomas S, Bevans M Tags: Oncol Nurs Forum Source Type: research