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  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes
  • Immunosuppression Therapy

Background:

  • Understanding patient experiences with immunosuppression side effects is crucial for long-term graft survival post-solid organ transplantation.
  • Symptom experiences significantly influence patient adherence and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and integrate evidence on transplant patients' symptom experiences related to immunosuppression.
  • To analyze symptom occurrence, distress, and impact on adherence and HRQoL.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and analysis of 18 empirical reports on symptom experiences (1981-April 2008).
  • Examination of instruments for symptom assessment, symptom occurrence and distress, adherence, and HRQoL.

Main Results:

  • High symptom experience scores are prevalent across kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplant recipients.
  • Female gender is consistently associated with higher symptom occurrence and distress.
  • Tailored symptom management strategies are essential to reduce nonadherence and improve HRQoL.

Conclusions:

  • Side effects are often linked to specific immunosuppressive drugs and dosages.
  • Further understanding of symptom experience, nonadherence, and HRQoL relationships can guide clinical decision-making.
  • Developing targeted interventions can enhance patient adherence and long-term transplant outcomes.