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The experience of receiving a kidney transplant from a deceased donor: Implications for renal services.
- Source :
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Psychology & Health . Feb2017, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p204-220. 17p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Objective:The study aimed to explore the psychological experiences of receiving a kidney transplant from a deceased donor and to examine resulting implications for renal services. Design:A qualitative design was utilised within an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) framework. Main outcome measures:Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six adults (male = 5, mean age = 45 yrs) on their experiences of receiving a kidney transplant from a deceased donor. All participants had their transplant within the preceding 21 months. Data were analysed using IPA. Results:The four elicited themes incorporate recipients’ positive feelings about receiving a transplant, mainly arising from the newfound freedom that this entails, in addition to strong feelings of gratitude towards their donors. They also capture challenges, such as the uncertainty of living with a transplanted kidney, and highlight the increased dependence on others throughout the transplant process. Conclusion:The findings indicate a range of psychological, social and occupational experiences for participants. It is concluded that optimal care in renal services would incorporate a holistic approach to pre and post-transplant care; identifying and supporting the needs of transplant recipients. A biopsychosocial model of care may enhance service user well-being. Potential areas of future research are explored. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- *ACUTE kidney failure
*ATTITUDE (Psychology)
*AUDITING
*EXPERIENCE
*HEMODIALYSIS
*INTERVIEWING
*KIDNEY transplantation
*LIFE
*PHENOMENOLOGY
*RESEARCH methodology
*ORGAN donors
*TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc.
*UNCERTAINTY
*QUALITATIVE research
*JUDGMENT sampling
*SOCIAL support
*THEMATIC analysis
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*DISEASE complications
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08870446
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Psychology & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120431506
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2016.1254214