Jehovah's Witness Patients: Interventions for Successful Stem Cell Transplantation Without Blood Product Transfusions for Hematologic Malignancies.
This article presents preventive and supportive measures allowing Jehovah's Witness patients the opportunity to receive a stem cell transplantation without blood product transfusions.
METHODS: A literature review was done that included evidence focusing on optimizing hematopoiesis, blood loss prevention, alterations in chemotherapy regimens, and implications for nursing practice.
FINDINGS: With proper preventive and supportive care measures, Jehovah's Witness patients can receive stem cell transplantations for hematologic malignancies without blood product transfusions.
PMID: 31322623 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Park A, Rome S, Gantioque R Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research
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