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This module will introduce the student to the care of children and young people undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) including condition regimes, supportive care and underpinning theory and pathophysiology. They will complete practice based competencies and explore an aspect of the nursing care of a patient undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and relevant literature.

 

The implications this treatment may have on the child or young person and their family and the application of the evidence base to practice will be critically analysed and strategies for management debated.

 

Aims of the module:

·      To Provide the student with the theory that underpins hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) including: donor selection, apheresis, conditioning regimes, stem cell infusion, care of the immunocompromised patient, late effects, long term follow up and palliative care.

·      To critically analyse the side effects of treatment in order to deliver appropriate care to the child or young person and their family.

·      To Provide the student with the essential knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient and family undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).