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Review
. 2015 May-Jun;30(3):463-77.
doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.013. Epub 2015 Jan 17.

Parents' quality of life and family functioning in pediatric organ transplantation

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Parents' quality of life and family functioning in pediatric organ transplantation

Ryota Kikuchi et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2015 May-Jun.

Abstract

Solid organ transplantation is an important treatment option for pediatric patients in end-stage organ failure. The impact of pediatric organ transplantation on parents' quality of life and family functioning has been found to be substantial, but findings on this topic have not previously been consolidated. Thirty-one studies were selected for analysis after a database search on this topic. We present future research questions and suggestions to improve clinical practice based on the integration of this knowledge.

Keywords: Family functioning; Parents; Pediatric organ transplantation; QOL; Review.

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