Mental Health and Well-Being of Solid Organ Transplant Donors. The Forgotten Sacrifices
| Autor: | Wen Hui Lim, Neng Wei Wong, Alfred Wei Chieh Kow, Xin-Hui Pan, Cheng Han Ng, Phoebe Wen Lin Tay, Eunice Xiang-Xuan Tan, Anantharaman Vathsala, Mark D. Muthiah, Jonathan Zhi Kai Toh |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
Gerontology
liver transplantation RD1-811 business.industry patient care Psychological intervention kidney transplantation 030230 surgery medicine.disease Mental health Transplantation 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life living donors quality of life Donation Well-being Medicine 030211 gastroenterology & hepatology Surgery Organ donation business Kidney transplantation mental health |
| Zdroj: | Transplantology, Vol 2, Iss 26, Pp 274-287 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2673-3943 |
| Popis: | In light of a global organ shortage, living donor transplantation has become increasingly relevant as an alternative to deceased donor transplantation. While current research has revolved around the medical aspects of transplantation, there remains a paucity of literature regarding the quality of life (QOL) of living donors. Hence, this review aims to provide a comprehensive outline of the current landscape of living liver and kidney transplantation, with a focus on the mental health and wellbeing of donors. As highlighted in previous studies, organ donation has a significant impact on both physical and mental aspects of donor wellbeing, with marked deteriorations occurring in the short term. Furthermore, other qualitative aspects such as financial burden contribute greatly to donor distress, reflecting a need for improved donor care. To address these pertinent issues, recommendations for a successful transplant program are detailed in this review, which encompasses psychological and social aspects of donor care throughout the donation process. Further research can be done on the impact of recipient deaths on donor QOL and appropriate interventions. Overall, given the selfless sacrifices of living donors, the care of their mental wellbeing is essential. Therefore, greater emphasis should be placed on the provision of adequate psychosocial support for them. |
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