Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing
Challenges of Treatment Decisions for Children With Hematological Malignancies Who Relapse After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: A Health Care Provider Perspective
Background When a child or adolescent's disease relapses following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), families are often presented with the complex decision to pursue further treatment with curative intent. This study aims to describe the experiences of health care professionals (HCPs) regarding choices after the first HSCT and factors influencing decision-making. Method This qualitative study included staff and trainee physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurse coordinators. All participants had exper …