Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Is Negatively Affected by Psychological Distress Experienced by Their Parents: A Case for Pediatric Palliative Care (RP410)

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is curative for children with life-threatening conditions but can result in compromised quality of life (QoL). Parents provide extensive care for their children and can experience distress, yet the association between parent and child outcomes has not been sufficiently investigated.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research