Evidence-based guideline recommendations

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2013 Oct;17(5):E63-7. doi: 10.1188/13.CJON.E63-E67.

Abstract

Cancer survivorship is expected to increase in coming years. Survivors include recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantations, signaling the necessity for evidence-based guidelines that focus on long-term follow-up needs. Studies have shown that evidence-based care can improve cancer survivors' quality of life and long-term outcomes. The implication is that early identification and intervention in chronic health problems such as graft-versus-host disease result in improved outcomes and a higher quality of survivorship. These discoveries signal a need to provide specific care management with appropriate and timely screening and preventive services. Recommendations for long-term follow-up post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are an important guide to direct clinical practice with this patient population and optimize their outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Evidence-Based Nursing*
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Quality of Life
  • Survivors