Life coaching following haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a mixed-method investigation of feasibility and acceptability

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) cures many haematological cancers. Recovery post‐HSCT is physically and psychologically challenging, lasting several months. Beyond the first post‐transplant year, a fifth report difficulties encompassing practical, social and emotional domains, including finance and employment. We investigated the feasibility, acceptability and impact of a life coaching intervention designed to address psychosocial ‘survivor’ concerns of HSCT recipients and facilitate transition to life post‐treatment. A concurrent embedded experimental mixed‐method design was employed. Pre‐ and post‐intervention data collection comprised qualitative semi‐structured telephone interviews and quantitative postal questionnaires. Seven purposively sampled HSCT recipients (