An exploration of experiences of living renal donors following donation
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Williams, Anne
Colefax, L.
O'Driscoll, C.
Dawson, Sky
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2009Type
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Williams, Anne and Colefax, Linda and O'Driscoll, Catherine and Dawson, Sky. 2009. An exploration of experiences of living renal donors following donation. Nephrology Nursing Journal. 36 (4): pp. 423-427.
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Nephrology Nursing Journal
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Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing and Midwifery
Western Australian Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care (WACCP)
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WA Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care (WACCPC)
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Abstract
The experiences of living renal donors in Western Australia were explored using the qualitative method of grounded theory. Data were collected through 18 tape-recorded interviews with donors. Two main categories were identified that related to the physical and psychological reactions that occurred following surgery. This study provides insights (both positive and negative) into the donation experience.