Psychosocial Adjustment of Pancreas Transplant Recipients in Korea

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a theory describing the experiences of psychosocial adjustment (process) among the recipients of pancreas transplantation in Korea. Methods: Data were collected by individual in-depth interviews with nine recipients of pancreas transplantation during 2010-2011. The data were transcribed and analyzed using grounded theory method to identify psychosocial adjustment process. Results: As a result of constant comparative analysis, "Pursuing ordinary life to free fromrestraints of diabetes" emerged as the core category. Five stages emerged: 1) Temporal liberation and satisfaction; 2) Disappointing with regrets and anger; 3) Facing up to the reality to be thankful; 4) Executing self-initiated management; and 5) Peaceful acceptance of reality as it is. "Excessive expectation" and "social support" are other categories that influenced the process. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that health professionals need to provide tailored and balanced information to recipients of pancreas transplantation both before and after the transplantation to relieve psychosocial distress after the transplantation.- 본 연구는 대한질적연구학회 연구비의 지원으로 수행되었음 - This research was supported by the Korean Association for Qualitative Research in NursingOAIID:RECH_ACHV_DSTSH_NO:T201619963RECH_ACHV_FG:RR00200001ADJUST_YN:EMP_ID:A003229CITE_RATE:0DEPT_NM:간호학과EMAIL:[email protected]_YN:NCONFIRM: