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Becoming a living kidney donor
Annette Lennerling1, Anna Forsberg, Gudrun Nyberg
1Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden. annette.lennerling@vgregion.se.
Transplantation
|October 28, 2003
Summary
Potential living kidney donors
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Surgery
- Psychology
Background:
- Previous studies on living kidney donor attitudes relied on retrospective accounts.
- A gap exists in understanding the in-depth motives and feelings of potential living kidney donors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted motivations and emotions influencing individuals considering living kidney donation.
- To gain a deeper understanding of the psychological landscape of potential living kidney donors.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed.
- In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 potential living kidney donors.
Main Results:
- Seven distinct categories of motives were identified: altruism, enhanced self-esteem, recipient identification, perceived self-benefit, logical reasoning, external pressures, and moral obligation.
- These motives often interacted, creating a strong internal impetus towards donation.
Conclusions:
- Potential living kidney donors are influenced by a complex interplay of altruistic, psychological, and social factors.
- Understanding these diverse motivations is crucial for supporting potential donors and the living kidney donation process.