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The experiences and impact of being deemed ineligible for living kidney donation: Semi-structured interview study.

Angelique F RalphSteve J ChadbanPhyllis ButowJonathan C CraigJohn KanellisGermaine WongCharlotte LogemanAllison Tong
Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2019)
Being deemed unsuitable for donation took an emotional toll on ineligible donor candidates who felt immense guilt for 'failing' the potential recipient. Ineligible donor candidates were frustrated and angry with the perceived lack of support from clinicians and rigidity of the evaluation process. Informing potential donors of available services, including psychological support, communicating the decision sensitively and with sufficient time, and full disclosure of their health status, may contribute to improved adjustment following the ineligibility decision.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • decision making
  • palliative care
  • depressive symptoms
  • human health
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • risk assessment
  • kidney transplantation