Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for children and young people: is there a role for prehabilitation? A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Prehabilitation interventions show positive outcomes for adults undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Their impact on paediatric populations is less clear. This scoping review describes current prehabilitation literature, intervention feasibility, and effectiveness in improving health outcomes for children following HSCT.

Methods

Following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, a comprehensive search of databases (AHMED, CINAHL, Cochrane library, EMCARE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed) and grey literature was conducted. Key search terms included "HSCT", "prehabilitation" (physical functioning, nutritional status, health behaviours), "children/young people" and "health outcomes". Data related to review aims was extracted.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Rowley D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664845 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature