Abstract

SZCZEPANIK, Ana Paula et al. Coping strategies used during treatment by patients submitted to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2018, vol.serIV, n.19, pp.29-37. ISSN 0874-0283.  https://doi.org/10.12707/RIV18055.

Background: Coping strategies in the process of treatment with hematopoeitic stem cell transplantation are crucial to the improvement of the quality of life of these patients. Objective: To describe coping strategies used during treatment by patients submitted to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methodology: Qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory research, with 5 participants, conducted from July to November 2017, in a hospital of reference for this treatment in Brazil. Data were collected by means of semi-structured and self-applied video interview and analysed by the content analysis technique. Results: Coping strategies such as family support and spirituality were the most used, present in every stage of transplant, followed by the increase of feeling of appreciation of life after overcoming this experience. Conclusion: Patients develop coping strategies to endure therapy effects. The knowledge of the strategies can contribute to the enlightenment and stimulation of future patients regarding coping with treatment, as well as to the assistance of health professionals, especially nursing teams in care practice.

Keywords : hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; adaptation, psychological; oncology nursing.

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