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1. Experiences and barriers to Health-Related Quality of Life following liver transplantation: a qualitative analysis of the perspectives ofpediatric patients and their parents.

Author

Nicholas, David B., Otley, Anthony R., Taylor, Rachel, Dhawan, Anil, Gilmour, Susan, and Lee Ng, Vicky

Subjects
PUBLIC health, HUMAN services, BIOSECURITY, HEALTH education, MEDICINE, PHYSIOLOGY
Abstract

This paper examines health-related quality of life (HRQOL) experiences and barriers facing young people who have received a liver transplant (LT). Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with children and adolescents who have undergone LT and their parents. Findings indicate that LT fosters substantially improved child and adolescent HRQOL; however, young people also experience challenges such as difficulties with medication compliance, self-management of care routines, physical activity restrictions, and undesirable medical procedures. Implications and recommendations for clinical practice and research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010
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