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Rehabilitative intervention during and after pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: An analysis of the existing literature
Author(s) -
Rossi Francesca,
Coppo Monica,
Zucchetti Giulia,
Bazzano Daniela,
Ricci Federica,
Vassallo Elena,
Nesi Francesca,
Fagioli Franca
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatric blood and cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1545-5017
pISSN - 1545-5009
DOI - 10.1002/pbc.26114
Subject(s) - medicine , hematopoietic stem cell transplantation , intervention (counseling) , transplantation , stem cell , hematopoietic cell , intensive care medicine , hematopoietic stem cell , haematopoiesis , oncology , genetics , psychiatry , biology
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a therapeutic strategy for several oncohematological diseases. It increases survival rates but leads to a high incidence of related effects. The objective of this paper was to examine the existing literature on physical exercise interventions among pediatric HSCT recipients to explore the most often utilized rehabilitative assessment and treatment tools. Studies published from 2002 to April 1, 2015 were selected: 10 studies were included. A previous literary review has shown that rehabilitation programs have a positive impact on quality of life. Our analysis identified some significant outcome variables and shared intervention areas.