Analysis of the changes and difficulties arising from kidney transplantation: a qualitative study

Authors

  • Daniela Cristina Sampaio de Brito Centro Universitário UNA Belo Horizonte
  • Alessandra Moregola de Paula Prevent Senior Private Operadora de Saude
  • Fabiane Rossi dos Santos Grincenkov Centro de Ensino Superior de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Psicologia
  • Giancarlo Lucchetti Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Medicina
  • Hélady Sanders-Pinheiro Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; Faculdade de Medicina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0106.2571

Abstract

;;OBJECTIVE:;

; to identify the main gains and stressors perceived by the patient, one year subsequent to kidney transplantation.

;;;;METHOD:;

; a qualitative study, in which the data were obtained and analyzed through the Discourse of the Collective Subject and frequency counting, with the participation of 50 patients who had received kidney transplantation.

;;;;RESULTS:;

; the sample presented a mean age of 44±12.8 years old, and a predominance of males (62%). The principal positive changes provided by the transplant were: return to activities; freedom/independence; well-being and health; strengthening of the I; and closening of interpersonal relationships. The most-cited stressors were: fear; medication; excess of care/control; specific characteristics of the treatment; and failure to return to the social roles.

;;;;CONCLUSION:;

; kidney transplantation caused various positive changes in the patient's routine, with the return to activities of daily living being the most important gain, in the participants' opinion. In relation to the stressors, fear related to loss of the graft, and questions relating to the immunosuppressive medication were the main challenges to be faced following transplantation.

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Published

2015-06-01

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 3 (2015)

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How to Cite

Analysis of the changes and difficulties arising from kidney transplantation: a qualitative study. (2015). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 23(3), 419-426. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0106.2571