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Recipients' perceptions of their transplanted kidneys.

Kadriye Buldukoglu1, Ozen Kulakac, Nilgun Kececioglu

  • 1School of Health, Akdeniz University, and Organ Transplantation Unit, Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya, Turkey. bkadriye@akdeniz.edu.tr

Transplantation
|August 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Kidney transplant recipients perceive the donor organ as a savior and gift of life, experiencing gratitude and intense responsibility. Patients desire a contract with the kidney to prevent rejection, highlighting psychological needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on kidney transplant recipients' perceptions of donor kidneys.
  • Adult kidney patients' perspectives on donor organs remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore adult kidney patients' perceptions and experiences with their donor kidney.
  • To understand the psychological impact of kidney transplantation on recipients.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological study design.
  • Involved 40 adult kidney transplant patients.

Main Results:

  • Three primary themes emerged: the donor kidney as a savior, profound gratitude, and intense feelings of responsibility.

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  • Patients described the kidney as a "reborn" self and a "distinct being," viewing it as a "gift of life" enhancing their quality of life.
  • A unique finding was recipients' expressed desire for a "contract" with the transplanted kidney to mitigate rejection risks, indicating significant psychological investment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Kidney transplantation success involves crucial psychological and emotional support alongside physiological care.
    • Healthcare providers must address patients' emotional needs, recognizing the psychological component of transplant success.
    • Emotional support is as vital as physical care for kidney transplant patients' well-being and outcomes.