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Feasibility of a Person-Centred Nursing Model Targeting Patient and Family Caregiver Needs in Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Kisch, Annika Malmborg LU orcid ; Eriksson, Linda V. ; O’Sullivan, Anna ; Shahriari, Aida ; Bergkvist, Karin ; Hagelin, Carina Lundh LU and Winterling, Jeanette LU (2025) In Healthcare (Switzerland) 13(19).
Abstract

Background/Objectives: Undergoing intensive cancer treatment, such as allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, challenges the entire life situation of patients and their family caregivers. A prerequisite for effective care is that interventions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of a developed person-centred nursing model in this context. Methods: The nursing model involves systematic use of conversation tools with subsequent conversations to assess and address the needs of patients (two tools) and their family caregivers (one tool). Patients, family caregivers and registered nurses from two Swedish stem cell transplantation centres testing the... (More)

Background/Objectives: Undergoing intensive cancer treatment, such as allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, challenges the entire life situation of patients and their family caregivers. A prerequisite for effective care is that interventions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of a developed person-centred nursing model in this context. Methods: The nursing model involves systematic use of conversation tools with subsequent conversations to assess and address the needs of patients (two tools) and their family caregivers (one tool). Patients, family caregivers and registered nurses from two Swedish stem cell transplantation centres testing the model were included. Data to measure practicality were gathered from the tools and documented conversations, while acceptability was assessed from the interviews. Results: 36 patients, 32 family caregivers and 16 registered nurses participated. 67–94% of the patients and 94% of the family caregivers completed the tools. 78–97% of the subsequent conversations were conducted as planned. 78% of the patients and registered nurses were positive about one of the patient tools, while 41% were positive about the other patient tool. 95% of the family caregivers and registered nurses were positive about the family caregiver tool. Most participants considered that the systematic use of tools helped to structure a holistic needs assessment. Conclusions: This feasibility study indicates that most components of our nursing model are practical, acceptable and support registered nurses when conducting person-centred nursing. With further development, the model has the potential to enhance the quality of care and support within the cancer context.

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allogenic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, cancer, family caregivers, feasibility, patients, person-centred nursing
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19
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2463
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MDPI AG
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10.3390/healthcare13192463
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