Structural Estimation of Kidney Transplant Candidates' Quality of Life Scores: Improving National Kidney Allocation Policy Under Endogenous Patient Choice and Geographical Sharing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baris Ata ◽  
John Friedewald ◽  
A. Cem Randa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Structural Estimation ◽  
Patient Choice ◽  
Allocation Policy ◽  
Kidney Allocation ◽  
Transplant Candidates

Loss of Renal Function Is Associated With Deterioration of Health-Related Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 3460-3465 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Saracino ◽  
I. Gollo ◽  
I. Di Noia ◽  
M.G. Caldone ◽  
G. Santarsia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Transplant Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Kidney Transplant Patients

scholarly journals Analysis of the physical aspects of quality of life of kidney recipients

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Elza Oliveira de Mendonça ◽  
Marina de Góes Salvetti ◽  
Eulália Maria Chaves Maia ◽  
Ana Cristina de Oliveira e Silva ◽  
Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
World Health ◽  
Need For Treatment ◽  
Kidney Recipients ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Organization

OBJECTIVE To identify the main factors of the physical domain modified after kidney transplantation and analyze the influence of those aspects in the perception of Overall quality of life (QOL). METHOD Longitudinal study, conducted with 63 chronic kidney patients, evaluated before and after kidney transplant, using the quality of life scale proposed by the World Health Organization. RESULTS We observed significant improvement in the physical aspects of QOL after kidney transplantation. Significant correlations were observed between physical aspects and the Overall QOL. CONCLUSION The kidney transplant generated improvement in all physical aspects of QOL. The factors that showed stronger correlation with the Overall QOL before the transplant were the capacity to work and pain. After the transplant, the perception of need for treatment was the factor that showed stronger correlation with the Overall QOL.

scholarly journals Quality of life and spirituality of patients with chronic kidney disease: pre- and post-transplant analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Meazzini de Olivera ◽  
Meiry Fernanda Pinto Okuno ◽  
Dulce Aparecida Barbosa ◽  
Ricardo de Castro Cintra Sesso ◽  
Gerson Scherrer Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Disease Burden ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Transplant Patients

ABSTRACT Objective: to compare the quality of life (QoL) of patients under dialysis and after kidney transplant; correlate the QoL of transplant patients to sociodemographic, morbid and spirituality/religiosity variables. Method: prospective study with a quantitative approach, with a sample of 27 patients who underwent peritoneal dialysis or dialysis undergoing kidney transplant. QoL and spirituality were assessed by the KDQOL-SF and WHOQOL-SRPB tools, being correlated with sociodemographic and economic variables. Results: the dimensions of total mental component, kidney disease effects and kidney disease burden showed significant improvement in the post-transplant period, with p <0.0004. There was a significant correlation between four dimensions of spirituality and seven dimensions of QoL; p ranged from 0.04 to 0.006. Conclusion: there was a significant improvement in QoL in the post-transplant period. The dimensions of spirituality: wholeness and integration, spiritual connection, wonder and inner peace were positively correlated with seven dimensions of QoL.

Evaluation of Quality of Life among Kidney Transplant Patients- A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3087-3089
Author(s):  
Rashida Jabeen ◽  
Kousar Perveen ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Sadia Khan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transplant Patients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Patients

Kidney transplantation is the famous and most important choice of treatment of renal replacement therapies (RRTs) because of its positive impact on morbidity, survival and cost. The health related quality of life is becoming important outcome. Quality of life is usually impaired in patients who have renal transplant because of renal transplant patients have anxiety, lack of social, physical and emotional support and diminished ability to take care of themselves. The basic purpose of renal transplantation is to achieve maximum quality of life with minimum side effects. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Rukhsana Akhtar Bahria International Orchard Hospital Lahore after approval from institution board of university of Lahore. 36 patients were enrolled in study by using purposive sampling technique. After taking informed consent all Kidney transplant patients aged between 18 years to 60 years, visited the post-transplantation OPD and continuously in follow-up sessions were included in study. A validated and standard WHO questionnaire of “Kidney Disease and Quality of Life (KDQOL-36™)” was used for data collection. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS version.21.Chi-square test was applied to find out significant association between qualitative variables. P -Value < 0.05will be considered as statistically significant. Results: Majority of patients were from 40-49 years 10(27.0%). Females were more as compared to men (20(55.6) vs 16(44.4%)). 10(27.8) patients can read and write and 8(22.2%) have done matriculation. More patients live in Urban area as compared to rural area(19(52.8%) vs 17(47.2%)).8(22.2%) patients have less than 1 year of post kidney transplantation time and 19(52.8%) have 1 to 3 years. All the seven domains of KDQOL show poor QOL. General Health, Physical function and physical and emotional function shows average QOL and Emotional, social, daily activities and overall KDQOL shows poor QOL. There was insignificant association with age, gender, education; residential area and Post kidney transplantation length of time (years)(p-value > 0.05). Conclusions: After renal transplantation HRQOL becomes very important factor. After kidney transplantation HRQOL depends on many factors. It was concluded from current study that the HRQOL was not as good as it should be. Over the period of transplantation time patient’s quality of life remain same. The society, government, family, and medical staff need to support patients so they can also improve their QOL. Key word: Renal Diseases, Kidney transplant, Quality of life, KDQOL-36

Palliative Care in Transplantation

2019 ◽  
pp. 148-162
Author(s):  
Emily B. Rivet ◽  
Jeffrey M. Stern ◽  
Karunasai Mahadevan ◽  
Danielle Noreika
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Organ Failure ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Life Planning ◽  
Transplant Candidates

Organ transplantation is a field where patients often have significant palliative care needs but frequently lack access to palliative care due to a variety of barriers, including some commonly encountered as well as others specific to this patient population. Organ system failure is necessary to qualify for transplantation. Morbidity and mortality of the particular organ failure syndrome have a profound impact on quality of life. Also, the donor process adds another patient group that may benefit from palliative care. For solid-organ transplant candidates, long waiting times on organ transplant lists and limited organ availability shape the patient experience. Death while waiting for transplant for some conditions is not unusual. Furthermore, there is variability in the ability to replace organ function and how these modalities impact quality of life and end-of-life care. An integrated approach introducing end-of-life planning and palliative care early in the course for patients with organ failure awaiting transplant would improve patient knowledge and possibly symptom management and empower patient decision-making at the end of life.

OC.01.5 QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER HCV ERADICATION: A PROSPECTIVE EVALUATION IN LIVER AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. e79
Author(s):  
A. Santonicola ◽  
C. Caputo ◽  
F. Zingone ◽  
G. Bilancio ◽  
C. Ciacci
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Prospective Evaluation ◽  
Transplant Recipients ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Liver And Kidney

scholarly journals Frailty and the Kidney Transplant Wait List: Protocol for a Multicenter Prospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205435812095743
Author(s):  
Karthik K. Tennankore ◽  
Lakshman Gunaratnam ◽  
Rita S. Suri ◽  
Seychelle Yohanna ◽  
Michael Walsh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Frailty Index ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Relative Hazard ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Secondary Outcomes

Background: Understanding how frailty affects patients listed for transplantation has been identified as a priority research need. Frailty may be associated with a high risk of death or wait-list withdrawal, but this has not been evaluated in a large multicenter cohort of Canadian wait-listed patients. Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate whether frailty is associated with death or permanent withdrawal from the transplant wait list. Secondary objectives include assessing whether frailty is associated with hospitalization, quality of life, and the probability of being accepted to the wait list. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Seven sites with established renal transplant programs that evaluate patients for the kidney transplant wait list. Patients: Individuals who are being considered for the kidney transplant wait list. Measurements: We will assess frailty using the Fried Phenotype, a frailty index, the Short Physical Performance Battery, and the Clinical Frailty Scale at the time of listing for transplantation. We will also assess frailty at the time of referral to the wait list and annually after listing in a subgroup of patients. Methods: The primary outcome of the composite of time to death or permanent wait-list withdrawal will be compared between patients who are frail and those who are not frail and will account for the competing risks of deceased and live donor transplantation. Secondary outcomes will include number of hospitalizations and length of stay, and in a subset, changes in frailty severity over time, change in quality of life, and the probability of being listed. Recruitment of 1165 patients will provide >80% power to identify a relative hazard of ≥1.7 comparing patients who are frail to those who are not frail for the primary outcome (2-sided α = .05), whereas a more conservative recruitment target of 624 patients will provide >80% power to identify a relative hazard of ≥2.0. Results: Through December 2019, 665 assessments of frailty (inclusive of those for the primary outcome and all secondary outcomes including repeated measures) have been completed. Limitations: There may be variation across sites in the processes of referral and listing for transplantation that will require consideration in the analysis and results. Conclusions: This study will provide a detailed understanding of the association between frailty and outcomes for wait-listed patients. Understanding this association is necessary before routinely measuring frailty as part of the wait-list eligibility assessment and prior to ascertaining the need for interventions that may modify frailty. Trial Registration: Not applicable as this is a protocol for a prospective observational study.

Health-Related Quality of Life in Lung Transplant Candidates and Recipients

Respiration ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Knut Stavem ◽  
Øystein Bjørtuft ◽  
May Brit Lund ◽  
Kirsten Kongshaug ◽  
Odd Geiran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Transplant ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Transplant Candidates

P01-312 - Quality of life and inflammation in patients with kidney transplant

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 525
Author(s):  
C.Z. Turányi ◽  
M.Z. Molnár ◽  
L. Szeifert ◽  
G. Adorjáni ◽  
M.E. Czira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplant
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