The experience of patients undergoing liver transplantation in the transition of care

• Main Authors: Neide da Silva Knhis (Author), Laísa Fischer Wachholz (Author), Suyan Sens (Author), Lúcia Nazareth Amante (Author), Karina Dal Sasso Mendes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 10.15253/2175-6783.20212261476; 2175-6783
• Keywords: nursing care; continuity of patient care; transplant recipients; liver transplantation; transitional care.; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Rev Rene, Vol 22, p e61476 (2021)

Objective: to understand the experience of patients undergoing liver transplantation in the transition of care between hospital and home. Methods: study with a qualitative approach, with 20 patients undergoing liver transplantation who were interviewed using a semi-structured script. Content analysis was the selected technique to identify aspects inherent to the transition of care. Results: based on the data obtained, four thematic categories were formed: Path marked by feelings and uncertainties; Path of comings and goings to the health network to acquire supplies; Learning path to develop home care and: Itinerary between social idealization and the reality experienced after transplantation. Conclusion: difficulties of recipients and family after liver transplantation were perceived, especially in the preparation for the transition of care and in coping and adapting to daily activities.