A longitudinal interpretative phenomenological analysis of the process of kidney recipients' resolution of complex ambiguities within relationships with their living donors

Bibliographic Data

ID4227671
AuthorsJohanna Spiers (0000-0002-3935-1997, Birkbeck, University of London), Jonathan A Smith (0000-0002-3135-3111, Birkbeck, University of London), Martin Drage (0000-0003-4767-4750, Guy's Hospital)
Year2016
Volume21
Issue11
Pages2600-2611
Publication date2016-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105315581070
PMID25930077
OpenAlexW2094327479
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited25

Much previous research into living kidney donation has focused on the decision-making of the donor, despite evidence suggesting this may be a more psychologically challenging time for the recipient. This longitudinal study explores the experiences of four recipients of kidneys from living donors throughout the transplant process. Transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three themes arose from the data, which were as follows: changing perceptions of relationships with kidney donors; upbeat, temporal strategies for remaining positive and journey of the self. Findings from the first theme are presented in detail here. It was found that each participants' relationship with their donor grew and developed in different ways, presenting their own complex challenges in terms of developing relationships and ambiguity around the decision to use the chosen donor

Developmental psychology · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Qualitative research · Sociology · Anthropology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Organ Donation and Transplantation · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology

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