A qualitative research on postoperative psychological experiences of patients underwent kidney transplant donated by his/her parent / 中华护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate postoperative psychological experiences of patients underwent kidney transplant donated by his/her parent,and to discover mental signs and psychological journey in individual growth.Methods Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 17 patients underwent kidney transplant donated by his/her parent,and Giorgi analysis method was used to analyze data.Results The postoperative psychological experiences of patients mainly contained 4 aspectsposttraumatic growth,rebuilding meaning of life,being grateful for experience,coexisting of hope and challenge.Conclusion The patients have complex psychological experiences,having positive aspects derived from rehabilitation and improved quality of life,as well as negative aspects derived from concerning health of the donor,fear for complication and rejection,and lack of sound supporting system.Medical staff should guide patients to adjust cognitive and behavioral patterns and face life events directly,integrate medical/social support resources and enhance patients' psychological capital to face future life.