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Kidney Donor Perspectives on Acute Postoperative Pain Management
Nathan J Dreesmann1, Wonkyung Jung2, Makiah Shebaili3
1Clinical Operations, Virtual Therapeutics Inc., Kirkland, WA, USA.
Clinical Nursing Research
|March 13, 2023
Summary
Living kidney donors experience postoperative pain affecting recovery, often managed with medication and support. Donor motivations and expectations significantly influence their pain perception and management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Surgery
- Pain Management
Background:
- Living kidney donation is a critical component of kidney transplantation.
- Understanding the donor's postoperative experience is essential for optimizing care.
- Postoperative pain is a significant concern for living kidney donors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore the lived experiences of postoperative pain in living kidney donors.
- To identify factors influencing pain perception and management in this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Inductive coding of transcribed interviews to identify themes and patterns.
- Analysis of data from 13 living kidney donors.
Main Results:
- Donors reported pain from various sources, impacting recovery and causing anxiety.
- Pain management strategies included pharmacologic interventions (opioid/non-opioid), social support, and ambulation.
- Factors influencing pain experience included prior pain history, expectations, recipient relationship, social support, and donation motivations.
Conclusions:
- Living kidney donor postoperative pain is multifactorial, influenced by psychological and social elements.
- Nurses should prioritize prompt pain management, education, and support for living kidney donors.
- Further research is needed to explore the mediating role of donor motivation in pain experience.
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