Association between body image dissatisfaction and poor quality of life and depression among patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Danbee KangIm-Ryung KimHye Jin ChoiChul Won JungSung-Soo YoonJin Seok KimChul Hwan LeeJun Ho JangJuhee Cho

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

The majority of HSCT patients experienced body image dissatisfaction, which was significantly associated with poor quality of life and depression. It would be essential to evaluate body image after HSCT and provide appropriate interventions for preventing further psychological consequences.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
sleep quality
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
acute myeloid leukemia
physical activity
prognostic factors
hematopoietic stem cell