Living kidney donor and recipient perspectives on their relationship: longitudinal semi-structured interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Many donors and recipients report an improved bond posttransplantation; however, unexpected conflicts and tension may also occur. Insights into the lived experiences of the donor-recipient relationship can inform strategies for interventions and support. We aimed to describe donor and recipient expectations and experiences of their relationship before and after living kidney donor transplantation.

Design, setting and participants

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 16 donor-recipient pairs before the transplant and 11-14 months post-transplant. Transcripts were analysed thematically.

Results

We identified seven themes (with respective subthemes): donation as enacting familial responsibility for care; analytical decision making to mi

SUBMITTER: Ralph AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500358 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature