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Impact on Living Kidney Donors: Quality of Life, Self-Image and Family Dynamics.
(Vol 32/No. 3. On-line test expires: 10/20/2007)
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  AUTHOR
Patricia A. Fisher, BSN, RN, CCTC
 Patricia A. Fisher, BSN, RN, CCTC, is Renal/Donor Transplant Coordinator, Summa Health System Hospitals, Akron City Hospital Campus, Akron, OH.
Denise J. Kropp, BS, BSEd,
 Denise J. Kropp, BS, BSEd, is Research Associate, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH.
Eileen Fleming, MSN, RN,
 Eileen Fleming, MSN, RN, is Coordinator of the Clinical Nursing Research Program, Summa Health System Hospitals, Akron, OH.
  OUTLINE

Living donation is encouraged because of better graft survival for recipients. This study assesses the impact of living kidney donation on the donor’s quality of life, self-image, and family dynamics after the donation occurred. A donor questionnaire and the SF-12 Health Survey were sent to kidney donors whose donation was performed at a community transplant center. The questionnaire assessed the donors’ feelings regarding the decision to donate, family dynamics, and medical and emotional preparation. Study findings were that 93% experienced intense recipient gratitude, 91% would donate again, 81% would encourage others to donate, and 31% felt there was a negative health impact. In conclusion, kidney donors were satisfied with their decision to donate; however, more psychological preparation for surgery and consistent follow-up would enhance the donation process.
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  CE RELATED INFORMATION
This offering for 2.0 contact hours is being provided by the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA), which is accredited as a provider and approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center-Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCOA). This educational activity is approved by most states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. ANNA is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN Provider No. 00910; and the Kansas State Board of Nursing, Provider No. LT0148-0738. This offering is accepted for RN and LPN relicensure in Kansas

  EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Goal:
To increase understanding of the impact of living kidney donation on the donor.

 Objectives:
1. List the impacts on life and psychological well-being that need to be considered when discussing living organ donation with a possible donor.
2. Describe the impact found in this study on donors participating in a living kidney donation.
3. Summarize the suggestions made to ensure positive perceptions in living organ donors of their experience.
AUTHOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Patricia A. Fisher, has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Denise J. Kropp, has no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Eileen Fleming, has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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