Experiences With Kidney Transplant Among Undocumented Immigrants in Illinois: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Noncitizen, undocumented patients with kidney failure have few treatment options in many states, although Illinois allows for patients to receive a transplant regardless of citizenship status. Little information exists about the experiences of noncitizen patients pursuing kidney transplantation. We sought to understand how access to kidney transplantation affects patients, their family, health care providers, and the health care system.

Study design

A qualitative study with virtually conducted semistructured interviews.

Setting & participants

Participants were transplant and immigration stakeholders (physicians, transplant center and community outreach professionals), and patients who have received assistance through the Illinois Transplant Fund

SUBMITTER: Gely YI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10206204 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature