The influence of social support on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation survival: a systematic review of literature.

BACKGROUND: Hematopoietic Stem cell Transplantation (HSCT) can negatively impact the psychosocial well-being of the patient. Social support is a complex term that has been variably used to encompass perceived and objective support, including caregiver presence. Social support has been associated wit...

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Main Authors: Sara Beattie, Sophie Lebel, Jason Tay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3630123?pdf=render