The company's worker health program should include guidance and follow-up of nursing staff regarding their physical and leisure activities aiming at promoting good work capacity as well as implementing preventive measures against musculoskeletal diseases.
Background/Aims The negative impact caused by haematopoietic stem cell transplantation still requires further investigation. This study aims to investigate the effects of this procedure on skeletal muscle strength, functional performance and fatigue sensation in the hospitalisation phase. Methods This prospective cohort study aimed to assess physical performance by measuring ventilatory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength and fatigue in patients who underwent haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Results The sample consisted of 30 patients of both sexes (63% men) with a mean age of 48.6 ± 13.2 years. Maximal inspiratory pressure and expiratory pressure decreased by 19% and 16%, respectively (P<0.001). There was a 16% reduction in handgrip strength in the second assessment (P<0.001), as well as a reduction of 30.6% in the 30-Second Chair Stand Test (P<0.001). The fatigue test score increased exponentially (60%) (P<0.001). Individuals with worse results in the 30-Second Chair Stand Test remained hospitalised for a longer period than those with better results (P=0.024). Conclusions This study concluded that after the transplantation of haematopoietic stem cells there was a relevant reduction in the results of the applied tests, as well as an increase in fatigue.
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