Nonadherence behaviors and some related factors in kidney transplant recipients

Nonadherence Behaviors and Some Related Factors in Kidney Transplant Recipients

BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the renal replacement therapy of choice for most patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), however, adherence to the recommended lifestyle is critical for a positive prognosis. The purpose of this study was to assess adherence to immunosuppressive therapy and lifestyle recommendations along with some related factors among kidney transplant patients. MA...

Cost-related immunosuppressive medication nonadherence among kidney transplant recipients.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Immunosuppressive medications are essential in preventing kidney transplant rejection. Continuous insurance coverage for outpatient immunosuppressive medications remains a major issue. The objective of this study was to establish the prevalence and consequences of cost-related immunosuppressive medication nonadherence. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS A ...

health-related quality of life in kidney transplant recipients

Covid-19 infection in kidney transplant recipients: a case report

Recipient-Related Risk Factors for Graft Failure and Death in Elderly Kidney Transplant Recipients

BACKGROUND Elderly patients with end-stage renal disease have become the fastest growing population of kidney transplant candidates in recent years. However, the risk factors associated with long-term outcomes in these patients remain unclear. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 166 recipients aged 60 years or older who underwent primary deceased kidney transplantation between 2002 and 2013 i...