Conference
A Qualitative Research Study to Understand Post-Transfusion Well-Being in Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Abstract
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) frequently receive red blood cell (RBC) transfusions to alleviate symptoms of fatigue and improve well-being, yet their experiences of transfusion have not been previously characterized. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the changes in well-being that patients with MDS experience with RBC transfusion and hence, to inform the selection of Quality …
Authors
Sholapur NS; Lane S; Hillis CM; Crowther MA; Leber B; Cook R; Barr R; Heddle NM
Volume
126
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
December 3, 2015
DOI
10.1182/blood.v126.23.4446.4446
Conference proceedings
Blood
Issue
23
ISSN
0006-4971