Family functioning before kidney transplantation from living-related donors: Perspectives of donors and recipients in Japan.

Rumiko KambaSayaka KobayashiRie AkahoKosuke TakanoJunko TsutsuiSatoko ItoHidehiro OshibuchiKatsuji Nishimura

Published in: Families, systems & health : the journal of collaborative family healthcare (2023)

Most LRKT donors and recipients reported good family functioning; however, some perceived poor family functioning. Evaluations by donors did not always align with that of recipients, especially among spouse pairs. It is important to treat them as independent entities. Preoperative assessment to connect them with appropriate support can enhance recovery after LRKT. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

kidney transplantation
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
social support
adverse drug