Experiences of living kidney donors: A synthesis of unsolicited patient narratives

被引:4
作者
Loban, Katya [1 ,2 ]
El Wazze, Saly [1 ]
Milland, Thea [1 ]
Hales, Lindsay [3 ]
Slominska, Anita [1 ]
Sandal, Shaifali [1 ,2 ,4 ,5 ]
机构
[1] Res Inst McGill Univ Hlth Ctr, Montreal, PQ, Canada
[2] McGill Univ, Hlth Ctr, Dept Med, Div Expt Med, Montreal, PQ, Canada
[3] McGill Univ, Hlth Ctr, Library Serv, Montreal, PQ, Canada
[4] McGill Univ, Hlth Ctr, Dept Med, Div Nephrol, Montreal, PQ, Canada
[5] Royal Victoria Hosp, Glen Site,D05-7176,1001 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, PQ H4A 3J1, Canada
关键词
Patient narratives; Living kidney donation; Kidney transplantation; Healthcare; DECISION-MAKING; FOLLOW-UP; DONATION; RECOMMENDATIONS; JOURNEY; RISKS; STATE; CARE;
D O I
10.1016/j.trre.2024.100855
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Introduction: Despite the lauded benefits of living kidney donation, there is growing evidence of the challenges that living kidney donors (LKD) encounter in their donation trajectory and gaps in healthcare service provision. However, most of the evidence is derived from research conducted by clinicians or academic investigators. Significantly less attention has been devoted to analyzing unsolicited accounts of LKDs' experiences. Methods: We conducted a review and synthesis of published unsolicited first-person narratives of LKDs and aimed to synthesize their experiences and identify care needs. Four electronic databases were searched and 27 LKD narratives were included in our final analysis. Thematic synthesis was used to generate themes inductively. Results: Although the majority of LKDs reported the act of donation to be a fulfilling experience, almost 48% reported encountering challenges in the care that they received. Also, 29% of LKDs reported experiencing an adverse clinical event. Five distinct themes emerged surrounding the donation experience and healthcare needs: 1) Educational needs due to perceived lack of transparency and compensating for knowledge gaps; 2) Respect for donor autonomy due to coercive influences from family or healthcare providers, lack of respect for donor preferences and loopholes in the consent process; 3) Unmet care needs related to poor communication with healthcare providers, coordination issues and inconsistent and inadequate long-term care; 4) Unanticipated outcomes due to economic costs and the emotional burden of donation; and 5) Contributing beyond the donation event by advocating for a balanced view of donation and generating support mechanisms. Conclusion: In this synthesis of LKDs narratives, important care gaps and the need to advocate for a balanced perspective on living kidney donation were highlighted. Our review underscores the value of patients' own stories as critical evidence that can inform improvement in healthcare service delivery.
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