The 47th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation: Psychiatry and Psychology Group - Oral Session (O170-O171) - Takeaways - MDSpire

The 47th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation: Psychiatry and Psychology Group - Oral Session (O170-O171)

  • June 24, 2021

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    A study revealed that lymphoma patients treated with stem cell transplants face more psychosocial issues than those who did not undergo the procedure.

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    The study analyzed data from 732 stem cell transplant patients and 1,474 non-transplant patients, highlighting significant differences in psychosocial experiences.

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    Stem cell transplant patients reported higher odds of experiencing loss of self-esteem, anxiety, and fear of cancer relapse compared to non-transplant patients.

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    The EBMT PSY Day inspired the creation of a UK equivalent event for psychological professionals in stem cell transplant services to enhance patient care.

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    Feedback from the UK event indicated high satisfaction among attendees, with a mean value rating of 8.8 for the event's overall value and 9.6 for future attendance likelihood.

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