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Trajectory of Distress for Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatients and Validation of Jewish Hospital BMTU Distress Screening Measure

Barroquillo, Ashley D.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier151024883287562

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2014, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Xavier University, Psychology.
High levels of distress are common among cancer patients, although few are referred for professional psychosocial care. Leading institutions such as the NCCN strongly recommend routine assessment of distress. There were three primary aims for this study: To establish a trajectory of distress for Bone Marrow Transplant inpatients throughout hospitalization; to determine variables that contribute to patient distress; and, to validate a new screening measure for distress specifically developed for use with BMT inpatients. Eighty-five BMT inpatients participated. No point in the trajectory of hospitalization could be identified as the highest point of distress. The point of lowest distress was at the time of discharge. As hypothesized, emotional, practical, family, physical, perceived level of personal control, meaning of life event, religious coping style, and perceived level of social support significantly contributed to patient distress throughout hospitalization. The Jewish Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Distress Screening Measure was validated as a screening measure for use with BMT inpatients. The ability to find meaning in life, maintain a positive religious coping style, a perception of personal control, and the support of others were identified as potential protective factors for patients undergoing BMT. Specifically assessing for these factors prior to admission and throughout hospitalization can provide clinicians with a more comprehensive understanding of patient strengths and limitations and help to identify patients who may benefit from additional support throughout BMT.
Renee' Zucchero, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
171 p.
Psychology
bone marrow transplant; distress; screening

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  • Barroquillo, A. D. (2014). Trajectory of Distress for Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatients and Validation of Jewish Hospital BMTU Distress Screening Measure [Doctoral dissertation, Xavier University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier151024883287562

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Barroquillo, Ashley. Trajectory of Distress for Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatients and Validation of Jewish Hospital BMTU Distress Screening Measure . 2014. Xavier University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier151024883287562.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Barroquillo, Ashley. "Trajectory of Distress for Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatients and Validation of Jewish Hospital BMTU Distress Screening Measure ." Doctoral dissertation, Xavier University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier151024883287562

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