Functional capacity, lung function, and muscle strength in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A prospective cohort study

Functional capacity, lung function, and muscle strength in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A prospective cohort study

Objective/Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a treatment for benign and malignant hematological diseases. These aggressive treatments cause reduced levels of physical activity, decreased lung function, and worse quality of life. Alterations in pulmonary function tests befo...

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Main Authors: T.C. Silva, P.O. Silva, D.S. Morais, C.Z. Oppermann, G.B. Penna, A. Paz, B. Ziegler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy
Subjects:
6-Minute Walk Test
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Mortality
Muscle strength
Pulmonary function
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658387620301461

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