Angela K Hilliker, Kristine L Grayson
Teaching biology students data exploration and visualization in a data-driven world
Biochemistry and molecular biology education : a bimonthly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
study aims explore experiences consequences taste alterations patients undergoing hsct respond changes factors influence responses descriptive qualitative study facetoface semistructured individual interviews conducted 31 patients undergoing hsct comprehensive hospital hubei china interview data transcribed analyzed using colaizzis sevenstep analysis symptom management theory applied design study identify key themes three key themes identified theory 1 complexity diversity taste experiences 2 coping strategies 3 multifaceted challenges coping taste alterations hsct patients characterized diversity dynamism patients employed three distinct coping styles response taste alterations active coping reluctant submission passive coping coping styles influenced various factors including specific treatment modalities hsct individual patient characteristics healthcare environment experience taste alterations among hsct patients intricate varied importance addressing symptom easily underestimated management taste alterations influenced multiple factors nursing staff give careful attention taste alterations hsct survivors enhance expertise managing taste alterations provide robust health education conduct regular screening assessments formulate individualized intervention plans assist patients actively effectively managing taste alterations