Application of the NCCN-distress thermometer in pediatric patients during autologous and allogeneic HSCT and relationship to blood parameters of the stress axis
Abstract:Purpose
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantations (HSCT) are extremely stressful procedures for pediatric patients. The activation of the Hypothalamic pituitary adrenocortical axis (HPA) can influence the immune system negatively and therefore the overall outcome. A screening instrument should be established to detect elevated stress levels.
Methods
In this prospective study, a distress thermometer with attached problem list was used in 40 pediatric patients and their parents. The patients were aged 10 to 18 … Show more
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