Analysis of implications of organ donation on living donors in southeastern Iran: A qualitative study

Objectives: despite the annual increase in living donors and positive negative implications following organ donation, this issue had become a significant challenge for donors. The present study aimed to analyze experiences views of donation implications. Material Methods . was performed using qualitative content analysis. Twenty participants were selected purposive sampling method; data collected by semi-structured interviews analyzed based on Lundman Graneheim contractual analysis method after implementing MAX 12. Results Data elicitated 721 codes, 20 subcategories, six main categories, two themes, including from viewpoint categories effects resulting included «donor’s peace mind», «fundamental strength», «recipient’s achievements». On other hand, physical suffering», «damaged interactions», «abandonment». Conclusion Increasing number makes us consider it essential understand efficiency its two-way many aspects donor recipient. Thus, managing impacts strengthening side emphasizes need awareness associations, develop health policies at higher levels, and, most importantly, improve satisfaction live