Patient education in renal transplantation.

Full Abstract

Renal transplantation is the surgical implantation of a human kidney from a compatible donor into a recipient. Renal transplantation is a means of restoring renal function to normal in most patients, thus allowing a return to a healthy lifestyle. Patients and their families often ask nurses for health information. Professional nurses must ensure that patients and families understand the transplantation and therapeutic regimen and provide health education. It should be remembered that certain physiological, psychosocial and pathological conditions might inhibit the education process. Before renal transplantation the patient's understanding of the procedure and follow-up regimen and also the patient's ability to cope with a complex medication regimen are assessed. The nurse and the patient and family should work together to set realistic, achievable goals, the aims of which are mutually agreed. The agreed goals of health education should be documented in a care plan, which will also provide reinforcement for both the nurse and patient.

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Author information

Author/s: Akyolcu, N (N);

Affiliation: College of Nursing, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. nakyolcu(-atsign-)yahoo.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: EDTNA/ERCA journal (English ed.) (EDTNA ERCA J), published in Belgium. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2002 Oct-Dec; vol 28 (issue 4) : pp 176-9

Dates: Created 2003/03/17; Completed 2003/04/04; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 12638932, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Humans
Immunosuppression
Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects; immunology; nursing; rehabilitation
Needs Assessment
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Patient Care Planning

Patient Compliance
Patient Discharge
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Perioperative Care - methods
Self Care
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