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Life experiences after kidney transplantation in adolescents: A qualitative meta-synthesis

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: PURPOSE: To systematically evaluate the life experience of adolescents after kidney transplantation. METHODS: We use computer search Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP database, search database to October 2024, screening after kidney transplant adolescents life experience of qualitative study. We used the Australian Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research to quality evaluation, and using the thematic analysis method to integrate the results. RESULTS: 7 articles were included, and 31 research results were integrated into 8 new categories and combined results are 3 integration results: complex emotional experience; eager for multifaceted support; self-adjustment. CONCLUSION: Nursing staff should pay attention to the psychological experience and needs of adolescents, to eliminate their stigma, to promote positive cognition, and to improve their quality of life.
Source: PLoS ONE
Language: English
Subfield: Transplantation
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,382
OpenAlex ID: W4409311857
FWCI: 1.116
Cites: 21
Cited by: 1
Related to: 10