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Patient Undergoing Liver Transplantation: Challenges and Strategies in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Medicine and Health

Patient Undergoing Liver Transplantation: Challenges and Strategies in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

N. D. S. Knihs, R. M. Rosa, et al.

This study sheds light on the resilience of liver transplant patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing their struggles with dependence, fear of contamination, and emotional distress. Conducted by esteemed researchers from various Brazilian institutions, it emphasizes the importance of healthcare team support and the innovative coping strategies developed by patients.

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Abstract
This descriptive qualitative study investigated the challenges and strategies experienced by liver transplant patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in a large Brazilian hospital. Twenty-three patients (mean age 62, mean MELD score 20) were interviewed. Challenges included increased dependence on others, fear of contamination, and isolation from family. Strategies involved adapting daily routines, reorganizing home tasks, forming support networks, and reducing healthcare appointments. The study highlights the patients' emotional distress and their resilience in developing coping strategies, emphasizing the need for healthcare team support.
Publisher
Transplantation Proceedings
Published On
May 01, 2023
Authors
Neide Da Silva Knihs, Rafaela Maria Rosa, Maria Schuantes-Paim, Ariadne Matzembacher Da Silva, João Luis Erbs Pessoa, Patricia Treviso, Nazareth Amante, Clarice Da Luz Koerich, Marisa Da Silva Martins, Aline Lima Pestana Magalhães, Bartira De Aguiar Roza
Tags
liver transplant
COVID-19
patient challenges
coping strategies
emotional distress
healthcare support
Brazil
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