Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Nursing Approach and Challenges for Providing Quality Nursing Care

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) is a serious, long-term condition that affects the hematopoietic system. The disease affects the production and function of blood cells, leading to a variety of symptoms, including anemia, easy fatigue, bruising, and bleeding. Management and care of MDS requires a comp...

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Published in:International journal of caring sciences 2024-09, Vol.17 (3), p.1853-1859
Main Authors: Tsiara, Eleni, Toska, Aikaterini, Saridi, Maria, Vasilopoulos, Georgios, Fradelos, Evangelos, Dimitriadou, Ioanna, Giannakoulas, Nikolaos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia
Antioxidants
Biomarkers
Blood
Bone marrow
Chemotherapy
Diet
Disease management
Disease prevention
Exercise
Lifestyles
Medical personnel
Metabolic disorders
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Nurses
Nursing care
Nutritional status
Oxidative stress
Patient education
Physicians
Quality of life
Symptom management
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Summary:Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) is a serious, long-term condition that affects the hematopoietic system. The disease affects the production and function of blood cells, leading to a variety of symptoms, including anemia, easy fatigue, bruising, and bleeding. Management and care of MDS requires a comprehensive approach from health professionals. Doctors, nurses, and other professionals work together to provide tailored care by identifying and treating the symptoms and complications of the disease. Assessment of oxidative stress is an important part of clinical monitoring, as high production of oxidants is associated with disease complications. Patient education by nursing staff is essential. Patients should be educated about the nature of MDS, its health implications, and practical management strategies, including advice on diet, exercise, and symptom management. This completes a holistic quality care that supports patient information and their involvement in their care helping to improve their quality of life and disease management. Prevention of nutritional depletion is important, as patients with MDS are susceptible due to the hypermetabolic nature of the disease and intensive treatment regimens. Adjusting their diet can help maintain their health and well-being. Overall, the quality of care of MDS requires a comprehensive approach, including information, care delivery, and prevention of complications, to improve patients' quality of life and effective disease management.
ISSN:1791-5201
1792-037X