Abstract/References

Patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) tend to experience decline in physical function, mental function, and quality of life (QOL) after HSCT due to low activity caused by adverse reactions to chemotherapy used in pre-transplantation treatment and post-transplant complications. Rehabilitation for HSCT patients is effective in preventing decline in physical function, reducing fatigue, and improving QOL. A combination of aerobic exercise and strength training is recommended for exercise therapy. Risk management is also important in the implementation of exercise therapy, and the exercise intensity should be determined according to the presence of anemia, low platelet counts, or post-transplant complications. On the other hand, post-transplant complications can decrease the patient's motivation and daily activity level. A multidisciplinary approach, which includes physicians and nurses, is important to achieve early discharge from the hospital and as quick a return to society as possible.

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