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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2026

A qualitative study on blood and marrow transplant recipients' perceptions of health professional roles following BMT and preferences for ongoing care.

Gemma McErlean, Christine Ashley, Anisha Pradhan, Vanessa Yenson, Alana Paterson, Gai Farnham, Fran Owen, Anne-Marie Watson, Peter Presgrave, Ian Kerridge and 1 more

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Gemma McErleanSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, Australia. gmcerlean@uow.edu.au.
Christine AshleySchool of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Anisha PradhanSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Vanessa YensonConsumer Advocate, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, Australia.
Alana PatersonLiverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Gai FarnhamLiverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Fran OwenWollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Anne-Marie WatsonLiverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Peter PresgraveWollongong Hospital, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Ian KerridgeRoyal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia, Sydney.
Elizabeth HalcombSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.

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Abstract

purposeSurvivors of blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) require life-long follow-up involving both tertiary transplant and primary care services. This paper explores the attitudes and preferences of BMT survivors and their carers regarding the transition from BMT centre care to primary care.

methodsThis qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with BMT survivors and carers from New South Wales, Australia. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed.

resultsTwenty-two BMT survivors and six carers were interviewed. Two themes emerged: (1) 'Relationships with health professionals' and (2) 'Challenges of long-term care'. Participants, particularly rural/regional survivors, had diverse views on the availability of community BMT expertise and identified a range of strategies to optimise care for BMT survivors.

conclusionsThese results highlight the importance BMT survivors and carers place on their relationships with, and ongoing access to, specialised BMT teams for long-term care. While some are happy to receive community-based care, concerns exist about the capacity of primary care providers, particularly in rural and regional areas. Improved support, communication and coordination between BMT centres and primary care may help facilitate a person-centred, sustainable shared care model. Provider education, use of telehealth and clear delineation of roles and responsibilities may assist in this transition. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: As BMT survivors live longer post-treatment, transitions of care and sustainable long-term care models are needed. A shared care approach, integrating specialised BMT teams and local primary care, may optimise outcomes but requires further development to balance accessibility, preferences, and specialised care needs.

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Bone Marrow TransplantationHealth PersonnelPatient PreferenceProfessional RoleTransplant RecipientsAdultAgedCaregiversFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNew South WalesQualitative ResearchAllogeneic transplantationAutologous transplantationBMTLong-term careShared careSurvivor preferenceSurvivorship

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PMCPMC12989015

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