Difficulties and Coping Strategies of Kidney-transplant Recipients During Their Dark Postoperative Recovery Stage After Returning Home

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.05.011

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题名:	Difficulties and Coping Strategies of Kidney-transplant Recipients During Their Dark Postoperative Recovery Stage After Returning Home
作者:	Yang, FC;Chen, HM;Pong, SC;Chen, CH;Wang, SS;Chen, CM
日期:	2020
上传时间:	2022-08-09T08:09:50Z (UTC)
出版者:	ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
ISSN:	0041-1345
摘要:	Introduction. Kidney Transplantation (KT) is the best treatment for end-stage renal disease to prolong patients' lives. To improve patients' postoperative survival rate and quality of life, postoperative care at home is vital. We explored the difficulties faced and coping strategies used by KT recipients during their dark postoperative recovery stage at home. Methods. This qualitative, exploratory study used a purposive sample, which was ob-tained from a leading medical center in Taiwan. We used a semi-structured interview guide to collect data through in-depth, face-to-face interviews. Data were content analyzed. Results. Fifty individuals were approached and agreed to participate (30 men, 20 women). Participants' post-KT timeframe ranged from 2 to 28 years. Seven difficulties were reported: 1. physical discomfort and treatment side-effects; 2. concern about the impact of transplant failure; 3. uncertainty about the future; 4. unbearable economic pressure; 5. concerns about becoming a family burden; 6. feeling that life lacks a purpose; and 7. feeling isolated. Coping strategies included 1. seeking assistance from health care professionals, 2. thinking positively, 3. changing one's lifestyle, 4. setting goals to divert attention, 5. seeking psychological, and 6. seeking spiritual support. Conclusions. By elucidating KT recipients' adaptability and coping strategies, we hope to improve their quality of life at home. Health care professionals should be aware of the difficulties faced by patients during their dark postoperative recovery stage and promote effective coping strategies. This study informs future research and has implications concerning the effective coordination of transplant medical teams.
URI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.05.011 https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000591375500056 https://ir.csmu.edu.tw:8080/handle/310902500/24900
關聯:	TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS ,2020 ,v52 ,issue 10 ,p3226-3230
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