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

Ryota Kikuchi; Kiyoko Kamibeppu

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.013

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

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

Authors

Ryota Kikuchi¹, Kiyoko Kamibeppu²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Nursing, Division of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo. Electronic address: kkamibeppu-tky@umin.ac.jp.
² Department of Family Nursing, Division of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo.

PMID: 25605616
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.013

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Family Relations / psychology*
Female
Humans
Male
Organ Transplantation / psychology*
Organ Transplantation / statistics & numerical data
Parent-Child Relations*
Parents / psychology*
Pediatrics
Quality of Life*
Tissue and Organ Procurement / methods
Young Adult