ArticleJournal of nephrology2022
A qualitative exploration of the facilitators and barriers to self-management in kidney transplant recipients.
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- Two-Year Follow-Up of a Communication Intervention on Medication Adherence and Health Literacy in Kidney Transplanted Recipients-A Randomised Controlled Study.Journal of renal care · 2025Trial
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- Barriers and facilitators to self-management in people living with a lower-grade glioma.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Supporting people with chronic kidney disease to self-manage their condition: understanding the lived experiences, needs and requirements, and barriers and facilitators.Journal of nephrology · 2025Article
- Aspects of Self-Management After Solid Organ Transplantation-A Scoping Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- The Interplay Between Parental Bonding and Health-Related Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- 10 tips to improve adherence to immunosuppressive medication after kidney transplantation.Clinical kidney journal · 2025Review
- Harnessing Social Media Data to Understand Information Needs About Kidney Diseases and Emotional Experiences With Disease Management: Topic and Sentiment Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to Adherence to a Healthy Diet Across the Spectrum of Chronic Kidney Disease.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Development and validation of a multidisciplinary educational booklet for kidney transplant recipients.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2025Article
- Factors Influencing Self-Management Behaviors Among Patients with Post-Kidney Transplantation: A Qualitative Study of the Chronic Phase Transition.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Perspective on oral medication adherence among patients with acute graft-versus-host disease: a qualitative descriptive study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- International Variability of Barriers to Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medication in Adult Heart Transplant Recipients. A Secondary Data Analysis of the BRIGHT Study.Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation · 2024Article
- KEeP ACTIVe Club Study: Kidney Transplant Recipients' Experiences of a Physical Activity and Social Interaction Virtual Group.Canadian journal of kidney health and disease · 2024Article
- Impact of COVID-19 on Disease Self-management Among Patients With Advanced CKD: A Qualitative Study.Kidney medicine · 2023Article
- Development and validation of the Chinese version of the self-management support scale for kidney transplant recipients.BMC nursing · 2023Article
- Obesity and Lifestyle Habits among Kidney Transplant Recipients.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Dialysis, Distress, and Difficult Conversations: Living with a Kidney Transplant.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding the behaviours that facilitate or impede one's ability to self-manage is important to improve health-related outcomes in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Previous studies exploring the self-management experiences of KTRs have focused on specific tasks (e.g., medication adherence), age groups (e.g., adolescent or older recipients), or have been conducted outside of the UK where transferability of findings is unknown. Our study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of self-management in UK KTRs to identify facilitators and barriers associated with self-management tasks.
methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven KTRs. Topics explored included experiences of self-management tasks (diet, exercise, medications, stress management), perceived healthcare role, and future interventional approaches. Thematic analysis was used to identify and report themes.
resultsEight themes were identified which were mapped onto the three self-management tasks described by Corbin and Strauss: medical, role and emotional management. Perceived facilitators to self-management were: gathering health-related knowledge, building relationships with healthcare professionals, creating routines within daily life, setting goals and identifying motivators, establishing support networks, and support from family and friends. Complexity of required treatment and adjusting to a new health status were perceived barriers to self-management.
conclusionsParticipants described the importance of collaborative consultations and continuity of care. Tailored interventions should identify individualised goals and motivators for participating in self-management. Education on effective strategies to manage symptoms and comorbidities could help alleviate KTRs' perceived treatment burden. Family and peer support could emotionally support KTRs; however, managing the emotional burden of transplantation warrants more attention.
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