Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 105-114, May 2009

Expanding Indications for Stem Cell Transplantation

  • Kim Schmit-Pokorny

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Kim Schmit-Pokorny, RN, MSN, OCN®, Manager/Case Manager, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 987680 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE , 68198

Objectives

To provide an overview of the indications for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), including standard-of-care and experimental diseases.

Data Sources

Research studies, book chapters, websites, and articles describing diseases treated with HSCT.

Conclusion

The indications for HSCT are continually changing and expanding rapidly beyond the traditional use as a treatment for malignant and non malignant diseases.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Nurses who care for transplant patients will need to become knowledgeable of not only the diseases treated traditionally with HSCT, but also the many other diseases or disorders in which HSCT may play a role.

Key Words: Indications, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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PII: S0749-2081(09)00021-7

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2009.03.002

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 105-114, May 2009

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