Five years after the release of the first-ever textbook for nurses, the EBMT Nurses Group is proud to announce the release of the second edition during the 49th Annual Meeting of the EBMT that is taking place in Paris and online (23-26 April 2023). This textbook provides nurses with a comprehensive and informative guide covering all aspects of transplant and cell therapy nursing, from basic principles to advanced concepts. It takes the reader on a journey through the history of transplant nursing, presenting concepts to help nurses improve the patient experience, as well as research and auditing methods.
This edition offers a complete content review, evidences current nursing practice in this highly specialised field, includes information on Covid and a brand-new chapter dedicated to cell therapy nursing care. While this textbook has been specifically written with nurses in mind, it is a very useful resource for other health professionals working in the field of HSCT and cell therapy and compliments the EBMT handbook, a popular educational resource for developed for physicians to accompany an annual training course also serving as an educational tool in its own right.
Michelle Kenyon (Ed.) , Consultant Nurse (BMT) from King's College Hospital London and President of the EBMT Nurses Group highlights: "This textbook builds on the incredible success of the first edition published in 2018 which registered almost half a million downloads with readers including nurses, junior doctors and allied health professionals. The Textbook for Nurses accomplishes the objective of the EBMT Nurses Group to improve the care of patients receiving HSCT through training, education and research. Capturing the real spirit of our group, this incredible project reflects huge commitment as well as a truly collaborative achievement across our international network.”
Aleksandra Babic (Ed.) , former EBMT Nurses Group President supports this statement adding: "The second edition of Textbook reflects a great EBMT Nurses Group flexibility to extend their vision to a contemporary approach within and beyond the field of HSCT nursing. This book engages health care professionals to extend their experience and competence, ultimately contributing in reaching excellence in patient care.”
The EBMT Textbook for Nurses is available on the EBMT website: https://www.ebmt.org/ebmt-textbook-nurses and on the publisher website: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-23394-4
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The EBMT is a non-profit medical and scientific organisation established in 1974 which hosts a unique patient registry providing a pool of data to perform studies and assess new trends. We aim to be the connection between patients, researchers and other stakeholders to anticipate the future of cellular and stem cell-based therapies. Our community of healthcare professionals is focused on innovation, research and the advancement of these fields to save and improve the lives of patients with blood-related disorders. Visit www.ebmt.org to learn more about membership, JACIE accreditation, educational opportunities and how to get involved.
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