Authors: M. Mesanyová; J. Šimek Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2004; (9): 536-540 Category:
The authors present results of research in the experiences of Czech patients who had undergonebone marrow transplantation. Qualitativemethodology based on non-structured interviewswasused in the research. Bone marrow transplantation is a serious event in the life of the patient.The method sets high demands on adaptability of the patient; health care providers and familyhave also an important role. In interviews several topics appeared: uncertainty, anxiety andfears, important role of information, ways of coping with uncertainty and fears, ways of copingwith demands of therapy, role of physicians and role of the family.
Key words: qualitative research - bone marrow transplantation - adaptation to serious illness.
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