Psychological experiences of renal transplant patients: a qualitative analysis.
INTRODUCTION: Organ-sourcing developments now permit increasing numbers of renal transplants. Recipients commonly experience negative affect pre- and/or post-transplant yet research on patient experience is lacking. AIMS: This study aims to develop theory based on the lived experience of recipients,...
| Publicado en: | Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 273 - 280 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Dec2009
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