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Physical Therapy Pathway and Protocol for Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Recommendations From the Eastern Mediterranean Blood and Marrow Transplantation (Embmt) Group Publisher Pubmed



Mohammed J1, 2 ; Aljurf M1, 2 ; Althumayri A1 ; Almansour M1 ; Alghamdi A1 ; Hamidieh AA3 ; Elhaddad A4 ; Othman TB5 ; Bazarbachi A6 ; Almohareb F1 ; Alzahrani M8 ; Alkindi SS9 ; Alsharif F1 ; Dana W10 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Mohammed J1, 2
  2. Aljurf M1, 2
  3. Althumayri A1
  4. Almansour M1
  5. Alghamdi A1
  6. Hamidieh AA3
  7. Elhaddad A4
  8. Othman TB5
  9. Bazarbachi A6
  10. Almohareb F1
  11. Alzahrani M8
  12. Alkindi SS9
  13. Alsharif F1
  14. Dana W10
  15. Alhashmi H11
  16. Bekadja MA12
  17. Alshammari SH13
  18. El Quessar A14
  19. Satti TM15
  20. Aljohani N16
  21. Rasheed W1
  22. Ghavamzadeh A3
  23. Chaudhri N1
  24. Hashmi SK2, 7
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  2. 2. Rehabilitation department, Physical Therapy Association for Graft Versus Host Disease, Swindon, United Kingdom
  3. 3. Stem Cell Transplantation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
  5. 5. Hematology, Centre National De Greffe De La Moelle Osseuse, Tunis, Tunisia
  6. 6. Hematology/Oncology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
  7. 7. Hematology/Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
  8. 8. Hepatology & Hematology, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  9. 9. Hematology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Al-Khoud, Oman
  10. 10. Implantalogy/Hematology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
  11. 11. Adult Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  12. 12. Department of Hematology and Cell Therapy, University Hospital EHU 1er November, Oran, Algeria
  13. 13. Stem Cell Transplant, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
  14. 14. Hematology and Oncology Pediatric Department, University Hospital Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco
  15. 15. Bone Marrow Transplant, Armed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Centre, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  16. 16. Adult Bone Marrow Transplant, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Source: Hematology/ Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy Published:2019


Abstract

Background: Patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) are often referred for physical therapy (PT) to help improve their quality of life. However, to our knowledge there is no clear PT pathway to guide therapists and patients before, during, and after HSCT. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was carried out exploring the role and benefits of PT in HSCT patients. The current evidence was comlimented with recommendations and opinions from the experts in the field, which included PT's and hematology consultants from PTAGVHD and the EMBMT group. Result: A clear pathway and protocol as a working guide for rehabilitation professionals working with the HSCT patient's was developed. Conclusion: This paper not only reviews the current evidence on safe PT practice but also puts forward a protocol and pathway for HSCT rehabilitation, highlights the importance of individualized exercise intervention for HSCT patients, and outlines safe practice guidelines for the physical therapists working in this field. © 2019 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre