Functional capacity change impacts the quality of life of hospitalized patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Objective To compare the quality of life of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) who improved their functional capacity during hospitalization (IFC group) with that of patients who maintained or decreased functional capacity during hospitalization (DFC group). Design This observational, longitudinal study included 27 hospitalized patients undergoing HSCT. Patients were divided into IFC (16 patients) and DFC (11 patients). Functional capacity (6-minute Step Test), peripheral muscle strength (Sit-to-Stand Test and Handgrip Strength), and quality of life (EORTC-QLQ-C30) were assessed at admission and at hospital discharge. Results IFC patients had increased functional capacity and peripheral muscle strength of the lower and upper limbs at hospital discharge (P

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