2025 Volume 21 Issue 1 Pages 1-9
Objective: This study aimed to examine domestic and international hematopoietic stem cell transplant donors, conduct a literature review, overview previous research, and elucidate the physical, psychological, and societal issues related to hematopoietic stem cell transplant donors． Furthermore, the study aimed to contemplate the manner of support．
Methods: We analyzed 15 articles from domestic and international sources published between 1998 and 2024 using PubMed (Web version) and medical central journals (Web version)．
Results: Concerning the physical issues experienced by bone marrow donors, the findings revealed that many donors experience pain during hematopoietic stem cell collection．Additionally, they experience positive psychological outcomes, such as increased self-esteem and happiness before and after bone marrow donation．However, negative donors concerned about the long-term health effects were also identified．Furthermore, reports suggested that stem cell donation is strongly influenced by social and cultural factors．
Discussion: This study suggests the need for nurses to re-acknowledge hematopoietic stem cell transplant donors as subjects of support and find concrete ways to provide that support． Furthermore, strategies that incorporate the obtained insights into the promotion of donors registration activities must be considered．
