Chemosensory changes and quality of life in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess magnitude and characteristics of changes in chemosensory function and quality of life (QOL) for patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

Methods

Patients (aged 18 years and above) scheduled to undergo HSCT at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance were tested for chemosensory function at three time points: pre-transplant (baseline), 30 ± 5 days (day 30), and 80 ± 5 days (day 80) post-HSCT. Gustatory function was assessed following procedures developed at the Monell-Jefferson Taste and Smell Clinic. Olfactory testing was conducted using the National Institute of Health Toolbox Odor Identification test. QOL was also assessed.

Results

Twenty-nine patients were enrolled in the study between August 2014 and March 2015. Twenty-three pat

SUBMITTER: Abasaeed R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6117208 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature