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Unveiling the Psychosocial Impact: Pediatric Organ Transplantation and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders: A Systematic

Tuğçe Uçgun1, Ebru Akgün Çıtak

  • 1From the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Başkent University Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey.

Experimental and Clinical Transplantation : Official Journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation
|November 5, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric organ transplant recipients frequently experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Early recognition and integrated mental health care are vital for improving the psychosocial well-being of these young patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Transplantation immunology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Pediatric organ transplantation presents unique psychosocial challenges for recipients.
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant concern impacting the mental health of young transplant patients.
  • Understanding the prevalence and effects of PTSD is crucial for holistic care.

Approach:

  • A systematic review was performed using major electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, etc.).
  • Keywords included "pediatric organ transplantation" (kidney, liver, heart) and "posttraumatic stress disorders."
  • Descriptive studies examining the association between PTSD and pediatric organ transplant recipients were included.

Key Points:

  • The review included 5 articles from an initial search of 267.
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is notably more prevalent in pediatric organ transplant recipients.
  • Reported rates of low-level PTSD ranged from 9.2% to 85.2%, and high-level PTSD from 13.1% to 22.6%.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to acknowledge and manage the psychosocial impacts of pediatric organ transplantation, particularly PTSD.
  • Integrating comprehensive mental health support into the transplant process is essential for recipients' overall well-being.
  • Nurses play a key role in addressing emotional dimensions, fostering psychological resilience, and ensuring holistic recovery.
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