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Postoperative factors associated with psychological well-being of living kidney donors: results of a retrospective and qualitative study.
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Frontiers in psychology [Front Psychol] 2024 Jul 05; Vol. 15, pp. 1377771. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 05 (Print Publication: 2024). - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Kidney transplantation from a living donor is the treatment of choice for end- stage kidney disease. Psychological implications of living kidney donation are of great importance, both during preliminary psychiatric assessment and post-donation follow-up. The identification of risk factors worsening the psychological well-being of living kidney donors (LKDs), before and after donation, remains challenging in terms of research.<br />Methods: At the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), our clinical observations and practice compelled us to establish post-donation follow-ups for LKDs at 6 months and 1 year. Pre-and post-donation sociodemographic, physical, psychological, and psychiatric data was collected from the medical records of 115 LKDs who underwent a complete physical and psychological evaluation during the period 2011-2018. We tested for any potential association between the variables under study.<br />Results: A qualitative and retrospective analysis of this data highlighted the impact of postoperative factors, such as pain, fatigue, recipient-donor relationship, and fulfillment of donors' expectations, on the post-donation psychological well-being of LKDs.<br />Discussion: With regard to these findings, regular post-donation follow-ups, optimal care of postoperative pain and fatigue, as well as a solid therapeutic alliance with LKDs remain key points for clinicians involved in the dynamic process of living kidney donation.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Galani, Mazzola, Prada and Bondolfi.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1664-1078
- Volume :
- 15
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Frontiers in psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39035089
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1377771