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Pensamiento Psicológico

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Abstract

FUICA, Simone  and  PALACIOS-ESPINOSA, Ximena. Meanings given by the Transplant Recipients to the Organ Received, the Donor, Life and Death. Pensam. psicol. [online]. 2016, vol.14, n.2, pp.19-32. ISSN 1657-8961.  https://doi.org/10.11144/Javerianacali.PPSI14-2.sapt.

Objective. The organ and/or tissue transplantation is a viable therapeutic option for the treatment of chronic diseases, terminal stages, without vital commitment. A significant percentage of research and professional interventions have revolved around the biological dimension of transplantation and donation promotion. However, interest in the psychosocial experience and quality of life of the receptors in this process has increased over the last decade. The present study is aimed to understand the meaning attributed by the patient to the organ transplanted, the donor, life and death. Method. A systematic literature review was conducted based on 51 articles obtained from six specialized databases (Ebsco Host: Academic Search, Ebsco Host Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Proquest, Pubmed, Science Direct y Taylor and Francis Online). Results. Although interest in the issue of recipients experience during transplantation has been increasing, the research of psychological aspects involved in transplantation of organs and tissues is not conclusive. Conclusion. Further research is required to provide elements to predict and explain the behavior of the recipients.

Keywords : Organ transplantation; transplant recipients; tissue donors; body image; personal narratives.

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