Abstract
This review addresses the psychosocial issues based on the research
evidence from Pakistan. The scarcity of research investigating
psychosocial aspects of transplantation in Pakistan reflects the need to
cater for recipients’ psychological well-being besides physical health.
The psychosocial issues include; availably / access and affordability of
treatment, doctor-patient relationship, medication adherence, family
systems and caregiver burden. The health outcomes and efficacy of renal
transplantation in Pakistan is significantly influenced not only by clinical
but psychosocial factors. The review will facilitate an in-depth
understanding of the Pakistani scenario and the dire need for
psychological assessment, screening and interventions. Incorporating
psychological aspects in follow-up care can pave the way towards a
better understanding of the dynamics involved in health behaviors,
leading to increased treatment satisfaction and improved health outcomes
and transplant efficacy
Fatima Kamran (PhD), Afsheen Masood (PhD), Afifa Anjum (PhD). (2019) Renal Transplantation in Developing Countries: A Review of Psychosocial Issues Transplant Efficacy and Health Outcomes in Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume 29, issue 2.
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