Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Self-management by Adolescents and Young Adults After a Stem Cell Transplant
Conclusions
Monotony, managing symptoms, and isolation were the hardest obstacles for AYAs throughout the process. Families discussed managing their care activities by developing routines that got easier with time.
Implications for Practice
Nurses play an instrumental role in AYA self-management practices by providing information, education, and social support. Psychosocial issues were prominent in the self-management process and should be addressed in future research and interventions with AYAs and caregivers.
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