Psychological well-being in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation

The aim of the study is to determine the psychological well-being of patients who underwent stem cell transplantation. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 patients. Data were collected face-to-face using an introductory information form and the Brief Symptom Inventory.When the results of the patients were examined, the interpersonal sensitivity of the sub-dimensions of the scale was found to be 5.0 ± 4.06, depression 7.60 ± 5.37, and anxiety disorder 7.90 ± 5.34. There was a significant difference between the diagnosistime of the patients and all sub-factors of the scale, except phobic anxiety. It was found that the psychological state of the patients was directly related to the time of first diagnosis. As a result, the importance of following the psychological processof the patients during the treatment process was revealed when planning nursing care.

Células-tronco: um novo caminho para a humanidade e um novo cuidado para os enfermeiros-um estudo de caso / Stemcell therapy for cardiolgy: a new path to humanity and a new care for nurses-a case report

Durante o atendimento realizado a pacientes portadores de Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM), percebemos a complexidade de sua patologia. Atualmente com a utilização da terapia celular houve uma nova esperança para pacientes com este diagnóstico. Assim realizamos este estudo para aprimorarmos nossos conhecimentos, enquanto enfermeiros, à referida terapia e seus supostos benefícios.Trata-se do relato de caso de um paciente admitido em uma Unidade Coronariana(UCOR) com diagnóstico de Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM) anterior extenso e sua inclusão no protocolo para manipulação de Células Tronco (CT) de medula óssea (MO). O enfermeiro tem papel fundamental no atendimento deste paciente, esclarecendo suas dúvidas, atendendo expectativas, além de manter participação ativa nos procedimentos intra-hospitalares. A coleta de dados traduziu-se em pesquisa em prontuário e observação da evolução clinica. Durante todo este processo priorizamos as ações do nosso cuidado tentando avaliar as necessidades apresentadas pelo paciente.

During the process of care of patients who suffered acute myocardial infarction we observed how complex is this disease. Nowadays, stemcell therapy opens a new horizon and hope for these patients. We conducted this study to improve our knowledge as nurses in face of this new therapeutic model. This study is a case report of a patient who suffered an anterior acute myocardial infarction and was admitted in a coronary care unit and enrolled in stemcell transplantation study protocol. The nurse has a fundamental role in the process of care during the hospitalization period clarifying the patient's doubts and perspectives. The data was collected in patient's record.During the patient length of stay we emphasized our nursing care based on his individual value.