Adverse events post-transplant
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A Qualitative Study of Decision Regret and the Impact of Adverse Events Following Renal Transplantation
IRAS ID
333308
Contact name
Emma Aitken
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a life-long, life-threatening condition that, even after transplantation, governs
every aspect of patients’ lives. Extensive, and sometimes traumatic, treatments are required time and time
again. The need for better provision of psychological support for patients living with renal disease is wellrecognised.
The recent joint report from Kidney Research UK/The Centre for Mental Health (2023) concluded that
psychosocial support was necessary for all patients living with CKD and that this support should be tailored to
individual needs.
Adverse events (AEs), defined as "harmful and negative outcomes associated with provision of medical care”
(Skelly et al, 2023), are occur 1 in 10 healthcare episodes. Interest in the psychosocial impact of perioperative AEs
is topical in other fields of surgery. However, there has been no research into the impact of AEs following renal
transplantation.
Patients who have experienced AEs or other healthcare-related trauma may need additional support, however the
nature of that support is unclear. Only by truly understanding the trauma experienced by patients and their families
can effective targeted interventions be established.
Aims:
This research aims to explore the physical, psychosocial and emotional impact of AEs following renal transplantation on patients, their relatives and transplant surgeons.REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/NW/0374
Date of REC Opinion
18 Dec 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion