Perceptions of Palliative Care Among Patients With Kidney Allograft Dysfunction: A Qualitative Study

Autor: Cameron E. Comrie, Katherine He, Jolene Wong, Anil K. Chandraker, Naoka Murakami, Joshua R. Lakin, Amanda J. Reich
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Kidney Medicine, Vol 6, Iss 12, Pp 100917- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2590-0595
DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2024.100917
Popis: Rationale & Objective: Nearly half of kidney transplant recipients develop allograft failure within 10 years of transplantation and experience high mortality, significant symptom burden, and complex communication challenges. These patients may benefit from palliative care, but palliative care is infrequently provided in this population. This study explores palliative care perceptions and needs among patients with poorly functioning and declining kidney allografts. Study Design: A qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Setting & Participants: Adult kidney transplant recipients with a glomerular filtration rate of
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