Physical therapy pathway and protocol for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Recommendations from The Eastern Mediterranean Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EMBMT) Group

Publication date: Available online 11 January 2019Source: Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell TherapyAuthor(s): Jaleel Mohammed, Mahmoud Aljurf, Abdulaziz Althumayri, Muntaha Almansour, Ahmed Alghamdi, Amir Ali Hamidieh, Alaa ElHaddad, Tarek Ben Othman, Ali Bazarbachi, Fahad Almohareb, Mohsen Alzahrani, Salam S. Alkindi, Fahad Alsharif, Waleed Da'na, Hani Alhashmi, Mohamed A. Bekadja, Salem H. Al-Shammari, Asma El Quessar, Tariq M. Satti, Naif AljohaniAbstractPatients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are often referred for physical therapy (PT) to help improve their quality of life. However, to our knowledge there is no clear PT pathway to guide therapists and patients before, during, and after HSCT. This paper not only reviews the current evidence on safe PT practice but also puts forward a protocol and pathway for HSCT rehabilitation, highlights the importance of individualized exercise intervention for HSCT patients, and outlines safe practice guidelines for the physical therapists working in this field.
Source: Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research