Stem Cell Consultation

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer examines why patients have difficulty retaining information given during an initial stem cell consultation. The writer then discusses whether anxiety and stress can be considered contributing factors. In this case, the results of this study illustrate that high levels of stress and anxiety do contribute to patient noncompliance and their inability to retain important information.
The writer concludes that the success of these recommendations and tools is built on an understanding of patient limitations and needs gleaned through direct interview and observation. Further, the writer points out that there is every reason to expect that, if appropriately implemented, these recommendations will improve patient experience, instruction compliance, and information retention.


Outline:
Introduction: The Cell and Gene Therapy Clinic
The Flow of Information: New Patients at the CAGT
Literature Review: The Current State of the Research
Method: Twelve Patient at the CAGT Clinic
Results and Discussion
References
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C

From the Paper:

"For patients faced with the possibility of cancer, this breadth of information is invaluable. Beyond the Internet, books, articles, and other people can all be useful sources of information. Patients are especially interested in tracking down information on treatment options so that they can make the most informed decisions. For those patients who are at the end of their options, stem cell transplants become increasingly enticing. When chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy have all failed to control the cancer, many patients begin researching the possibility of stem cell transplants."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Comeau, S. (2002, September 26). Stress, memory and social support. McGill Reporter,(35). Retrieved on August 21, 2005 from: http://www.mcgill.ca/reporter/35/02/lupien/.
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• Houston, Texas Facts (2005). Retrieved on August 24,2005 from: http://www.houston-guide.com/facilities/general/hmpfastfacts.html.

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