Resilience as a Moderator of Extreme Stress Adaptation: Living Kidney Donor Analysis

Tomaszek, Aleksandra; Zdankiewicz-Ścigała, Elżbieta; Kosson, Dariusz; Kosieradzki, Maciej

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.04.057

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“…In the group of recipients after transplantation results also comply with the findings of the study by Tomaszek et al [6], who showed that the consequence of kidney transplantation in live kidney donors is the occurrence of posttraumatic growth, which was observed half a year after the surgery. According to the authors, living kidney donation can be compared to giving life, which strongly affects the psyche of both the donor and recipient.…”

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“…The results showed a moderate or strong positive correlation of posttraumatic growth both in general and in its specific aspects. Tomaszek et al [6] obtained similar results in a study of living kidney donors, finding the strongest correlation of post-traumatic growth with personal resistance to failure and treating life as a challenge, as well as an optimistic approach to life and the ability to mobilize. These results were also confirmed by Ogińska-Bulik and Juczyński [24] in studies conducted on a group of patients with cancer after breast resection.…”

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“…Tomaszek et al [6] focused in their study on donors by checking if a situation of extreme and traumatizing stress, such as living kidney donation, will result in changes in the quality of their life: whether a posttraumatic growth should occur, and if the living donor develops a strategy to handle strong and uncommon stress, known as resilience. This is why we made an attempt to further investigate the from a living donor and observed a higher post-traumatic growth in general, in terms of changes in self-perception and a greater appreciation for life.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The process may be accompanied by a developmental or existential crisis. On the other hand, Tomaszek et al [6] report that in the event of extreme stress, such as kidney transplantation, the level of mental resilience in kidney donors increases as compared to the level before the procedure. These results are consistent with the theory that resilience emerges at the times of danger and that it can be used to help to cope with the disease.…”

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“…These results are consistent with the theory that resilience emerges at the times of danger and that it can be used to help to cope with the disease. Following the kidney donation, the study patients were more able to accept the difficult situation and to deal with the emotions that would naturally arise at such times [6].…”

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Post-Traumatic Growth among Patients after Living and Cadaveric Donor Kidney Transplantation: The Role of Resilience and Alexithymia

Tomaszek

Wróblewska

Zdankiewicz-Ścigała

et al. 2021

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The aim of this study was to determine the role of resilience and alexithymia in the post-traumatic growth as a response to extreme stress in patients after kidney transplantation and to determine whether there are differences in the level of posttraumatic growth in patients after living and cadaveric donor kidney transplantation. The relationships between these variables were also evaluated. The questionnaire survey of 91 kidney recipients took place in 2018 and 2019. The following tools were used: authorial post-transplant questionnaire for recipients and validated questionnaires, Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI-R), Resilience Coping Scale Questionnaire, and Toronto Alexithymia Scale Questionnaire (TAS20). The results obtained showed significant differences between the group of kidney recipients from living donors and recipients from cadaveric donors, in terms of overall post-traumatic growth, as well as changes in self-perception and a greater appreciation for life. Post-traumatic growth in both groups was related to the level of resilience and the level of alexithymia. Resilience is an accurate predictor of posttraumatic growth in general and for each of the groups of recipients separately.

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Post-Traumatic Growth among Patients after Living and Cadaveric Donor Kidney Transplantation: The Role of Resilience and Alexithymia

Tomaszek

Wróblewska

Zdankiewicz-Ścigała

et al. 2021

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Psychosocial Outcomes in Nondirected Uterus Donors 1 Y After Donation

Warren,

da Graca,

Wall

et al. 2023

Transplantation

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Background. As uterus transplantation transitions to a clinical procedure for women with absolute uterine-factor infertility, transplant centers performing uterus transplantation need information about the experience of living donors. This study examined the psychosocial impact on 17 nondirected uterus donors in the Dallas UtErus Transplant Study 1 y following donation. Methods. A prospective longitudinal study was conducted to measure psychosocial outcomes of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, quality of life, and resilience [measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale or Patient Health Questionnaire 9-Item, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for the DSM-5, health-related quality of life Short Form-36, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10-Item, respectively) assessed at baseline, at 6-mo and 1-y follow-up. Differences among baseline, 6-mo, and 1-y postdonation were analyzed. Results. The median age was 38.0 y, 16 were married, 15 were of non-Hispanic/Latino ethnicity. Most donors did not report psychosocial distress; however, 1 donor reported decline on the role limitations because of Emotional Problems Scale and also showed an increase in depression symptoms at the 6 mo, but at 1 y was below the clinical cutoff for depression. A second donor showed modest decline in emotional well-being. Improvements were seen in other donors on the Physical Functioning Scale and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Conclusions. Although most nondirected donors appeared to remain stable, both positive and negative changes were observed over the first year. Larger studies are needed to determine psychosocial risks and benefit and what additional resources might be needed to ensure optimal psychosocial outcomes.

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Influence of Self-Determination and Social Support on Post-Traumatic Growth among Living Kidney Donors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hwang

Min

2022

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Although many studies have reported that kidney donation is not physically harmful to living kidney donors, there are few studies on the psychological changes that they experience, especially post-traumatic growth. This study aimed to investigate the influence of self-determination and social support on post-traumatic growth among living kidney donors. Materials and Methods: This study used a descriptive, cross-sectional design. Data were collected from 114 living kidney donors who visited the outpatient solid organ transplant center at Seoul National University Hospital. The data were analyzed using the t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and stepwise multiple regression. Results: The results showed that the mean for post-traumatic growth of living kidney donors was 4.24 (0.81), a level higher than the midpoint. The factors affecting total post-traumatic growth were the relatedness of self-determination, the social support of their significant other, and donor type. In particular, the relatedness of self-determination was a significant factor affecting changed perceptions of self, relating to others, and spiritual change, subscales of post-traumatic growth. Additionally, the social support of donors’ significant others was a significant factor affecting relating to others and new possibilities, subscales of post-traumatic growth. Conclusions: Healthcare providers should endeavor to help living kidney donors experience post-traumatic growth, which can be facilitated by improving their self-determination and social support.

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Resilience as a Moderator of Extreme Stress Adaptation: Living Kidney Donor Analysis

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

Post-Traumatic Growth among Patients after Living and Cadaveric Donor Kidney Transplantation: The Role of Resilience and Alexithymia

Post-Traumatic Growth among Patients after Living and Cadaveric Donor Kidney Transplantation: The Role of Resilience and Alexithymia

Psychosocial Outcomes in Nondirected Uterus Donors 1 Y After Donation

Influence of Self-Determination and Social Support on Post-Traumatic Growth among Living Kidney Donors: A Cross-Sectional Study

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