The 51st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation: Psychiatry and Psychology Group – Poster Session (910–918) - Takeaways - MDSpire

The 51st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation: Psychiatry and Psychology Group – Poster Session (910–918)

  • November 5, 2025

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    A study on end-of-life care for patients with non-CR acute leukemia post-HSCT found high medical care aggressiveness despite poor prognosis.

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    Of 92 patients studied, 84.8% died within 6.3 months, with 59% of deaths due to relapse and 86.5% occurring in inpatient settings.

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    Parental distress during the transition to palliative care after unsuccessful HSCT for children was extremely high, with a mean score of 7.9 on the Distress Thermometer.

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    Common parental challenges included financial issues, anxiety, and communication difficulties with children about treatment decisions.

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    The findings emphasize the need for early integration of palliative care and psychosocial support for families during HSCT.

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