Low Adherence to Immunosuppressants Is Associated With Symptom Experience Among Kidney Transplant Recipients

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between immunosuppressant-related symptom experience (SE) and adherence to immunosuppressant regimens among kidney transplant (KT) recipients. Methods A total of 239 KT recipients on an immunosuppressant regimen who were...

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Published in:Transplantation proceedings 2015-11, Vol.47 (9), p.2707-2711
Main Authors: Lee, S.Y, Chu, S.H, Oh, E.G, Huh, K.H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Fatigue - psychology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Kidney Transplantation - psychology
Male
Medication Adherence - statistics & numerical data
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Postoperative Complications - psychology
Quality of Life
Self Report
Surgery
Time Factors
Transplant Recipients - psychology
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Summary:Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between immunosuppressant-related symptom experience (SE) and adherence to immunosuppressant regimens among kidney transplant (KT) recipients. Methods A total of 239 KT recipients on an immunosuppressant regimen who were followed up after transplantation participated in this study. Data was collected through a self-reported questionnaire survey (medication adherence, SE, and quality of life) and medical record review. Results Low adherence in the immunosuppressant group was associated with longer time since KT, less comorbidity (
ISSN:0041-1345
1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.09.056