The effect of self-efficacy, depression and symptom distress on employment status and leisure activities of liver transplant recipients

Aim To examine the effect of self‐efficacy, subjective work ability, depression and symptom distress on and to provide a description of, the employment and leisure activities of liver transplant recipients. Background Return to work and leisure activities have become an important aspect of life for...

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Published in:Journal of advanced nursing 2014-07, Vol.70 (7), p.1573-1583
Main Authors: Weng, Li-Chueh, Huang, Hsiu-Li, Wang, Yi-Wen, Lee, Wei-Chen, Chen, Kang-Hua, Yang, Tsui-Yun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Depression
Emotional disorders
Employment
Humans
Leisure
leisure activity
Liver diseases
liver transplantation
Liver Transplantation - psychology
Mental depression
Middle Aged
Nursing
Recreation
Self Efficacy
social function
social participation
Stress, Psychological
symptom distress
Transplants & implants
work ability
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Summary:Aim To examine the effect of self‐efficacy, subjective work ability, depression and symptom distress on and to provide a description of, the employment and leisure activities of liver transplant recipients. Background Return to work and leisure activities have become an important aspect of life for liver transplant recipients worldwide. An investigation of the factors that influence the employment status and leisure activities has been recommended as a means to help transplant recipients restore their productivity. Design This was a cross‐sectional, descriptive and correlational study in 2010. Methods A convenience sampling method was used. Data were collected using a set of questionnaires that were administered retrospectively. A total of 106 liver transplant patients were included in this study. Results The post‐transplantation employment rate was 45·2%. The positive predictors of employment were higher subjective work ability and higher symptom distress. Gender (female), monthly family income (
ISSN:0309-2402
1365-2648
DOI:10.1111/jan.12315