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Experiences and barriers to Health-Related Quality of Life following liver transplantation: a qualitative analysis of the perspectives ofpediatric patients and their parents.
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Health & Quality of Life Outcomes . 2010, Vol. 8, p150-157. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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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]
- Subjects :
- *PUBLIC health
*HUMAN services
*BIOSECURITY
*HEALTH education
*MEDICINE
*PHYSIOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14777525
- Volume :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health & Quality of Life Outcomes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 57825812
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-8-150