Multidisciplinary approach to optimizing long-term outcomes in pediatric kidney transplant recipients: multifaceted needs, risk assessment strategies, and potential interventions.
Pediatr Nephrol
; 2024 Oct 02.
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| ID: mdl-39356298
ABSTRACT
The post-transplant course of pediatric kidney transplant recipients is marked by a myriad of challenges, encompassing medical complications, recurrent hospitalizations, physical and dietary restrictions, and mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Moreover, pediatric recipients are at risk of neurodevelopmental impairment, which may result in neurocognitive deficits and pose significant psychosocial obstacles. Addressing these multifaceted demands necessitates a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric kidney transplant care. However, the existing literature on the effective implementation of such a model remains scarce. This review examines the psychosocial and neurodevelopmental challenges faced by pediatric kidney transplant recipients and their families, discussing their impact on long-term transplant outcomes. Furthermore, it provides insights into risk assessment strategies and potential interventions within a multidisciplinary framework, aiming to enhance patient care and optimize post-transplant outcomes.
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MEDLINE
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Pediatr Nephrol
Asunto de la revista:
NEFROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Alemania