Predicting physical well-being after bone marrow transplantation in patients with acute Leukemia based on perceived social support

ABSTRACT

The present study focused on investigation perceived social support in predicting physical well-being after bone marrow transplantation [BMT] in patients with acute leukemia. Pre-BMT, psychosocial data were gathered on 58 patients [38 men and 20 women] between 18-45 years that selected during 13 months via census procedure. Then, physical well-being was followed up one, two and three months post-BMT. Results showed that some of dimensions of perceived social support predicted physical well-being after BMT. In general, Attention to psychosocial factors prior to BMT and during recovery appears critical for physical well-being.