Experiences, perspectives and values of Indigenous peoples regarding kidney transplantation: systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Kidney transplantation is considered best practice treatment for end stage kidney disease (ESKD), however Indigenous patients are substantially less likely to receive either a deceased or live donor kidney transplant than non-Indigenous patients. We describe Indigenous peoples' experiences and perspectives including traditional values around kidney transplantation to inform international transplant programs. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies involving Indigenous adults who have experience with or perceptions of kidney transplantation. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsychINFO, and CINAHL, in conjunction with analysis of Google Scholar and reference lists of related studies till July 2019. We utilised thematic synthesis to analyse data. Completeness of

SUBMITTER: Walker RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6937677 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature