On the Psychological experiences of Hematopoietic stem cell donors

an update on International Evidence

Authors

  • Min Tian Department of Nursing, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University), China
  • Xiangmin Li
  • Fengjuan Zhou
  • Yafei Wang
  • Qing Wang
  • Ning Pan
  • Hong Ji

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56226/31

Keywords:

Hematopoietic stem cell,Donor,Psychological experience, stem cells, health psychology

Abstract

Background: Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation using bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells is a lifesaving treatment for patients with leukemia or other blood disorders. Hematopoietic stem cell donors are afraid of harming themselves by donating and are also under pressure from other relatives. Therefore, it is easy to produce negative emotions such as tension, anxiety, panic, depression and so on during the donation period. Although major physical complications of hematopoietic stem cell donors are uncommon, their psychosocial impact remains relatively unknown.

Methods:The authors undertook a Rapid Literature Review focusing on articles published from 2020 to 2022 thus offering the readers access to most up-to-date evidence concerning the topic. This article, therefore, adopts a narrative review methodology.

Results: A total of 7 articles were identified and scrutinized. Hematopoietic stem cell donors generally suffered from physical and mental discomfort. Factors influencing psychological experiences included donation stage, gender, kinship, and transplant results.

Main Contribution to Evidence-Based Practice: The purpose of this rapid literature review is to identify the most recent evidence and knowledge concerning psychological experiences of hematopoietic stem cell donors, in-depth analysis of the real psychological feelings of hematopoietic stem cell donors, in order to further improve the quality of nursing services, relieve the doubts of hematopoietic stem cell donors and mobilize the motivation of hematopoietic stem cell donors provides a reference.

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Published

09-02-2023

How to Cite

Tian, M., Li , X., Zhou, F., Wang , Y., Wang, Q., Pan , N., & Ji , H. (2023). On the Psychological experiences of Hematopoietic stem cell donors: an update on International Evidence. International Healthcare Review (online). https://doi.org/10.56226/31

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