Purpose/Objectives : To provide a comprehensive review of hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (HSOS) in patients receiving a hematopoietic stem cell transplant and to describe the implications for nursing care. Data Sources : Published research articles, reviews, case reports, and books. Data...

Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is a potentially fatal complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that affects the liver, as well as other organs. Although mild cases resolve on their own, severe cases of VOD carry a high mortality rate. The diagnosis usually is clinically based, with...

Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) recipients are one of the most complex patient populations to teach at the time of discharge. The purpose of this article is to discuss the qualitative themes that emerged at the time of discharge for 141 transplantation recipients who were enrolled in an...