Outcomes for individuals turned down for living kidney donation.

Peter Philip ReeseMatthew B AllenCaroline CarneyDaniel LeidySimona LevskyRuchita PendseAdam S MussellFrancisca BermudezShimrit KeddemCarrie ThiessenJames R RodrigueEzekiel J Emanuel

Published in: Clinical transplantation (2018)

Generic instruments measuring quality of life, depression, financial stress, and provider empathy revealed no significant differences between kidney donors and turned-down donors. However, qualitative interviews revealed preliminary evidence that some turned-down donors experienced emotional consequences. These findings warrant confirmation in larger studies.

Keyphrases

kidney transplantation
single cell
primary care
depressive symptoms
type diabetes
sleep quality
metabolic syndrome
stress induced
skeletal muscle
health insurance