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Margaret Bevans¹, D Kathryn Tierney, Coleen Bruch

¹Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA. mbevans@cc.nih.gov

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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) nursing shows practice variation, particularly in patient hygiene and social restrictions post-transplant. Identifying these gaps is key to standardizing care and improving patient outcomes.

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Oncology Nursing
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)

Background:

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) nursing involves complex care with established standards.
Significant practice variation may exist across different healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine practice variations in HSCT nursing.
To identify the gap between recommended HSCT nursing standards and actual practice.
To explore additional practices relevant to HSCT nursing.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional, descriptive survey was conducted.
Data were collected from 205 participants via electronic questionnaires.
The study focused on infection control practices in bone marrow transplantation settings.

Main Results:

Minimal variation was found in infection control practices across transplantation types.
Practices regarding patient hygiene, diet, and social interactions varied by transplantation phase, especially post-transplant.
Published guidelines were used by 62% of respondents, and organization-specific policies by 72%.

Conclusions:

Practice variation exists in HSCT nursing despite published standards.
The reasons for variation, whether non-compliance or unclear guidelines, require further investigation.
Identifying these inconsistencies is crucial for developing evidence-based projects to standardize HSCT practice and improve patient outcomes.