title: Changes in family structure after a renal transplant.
abstract: It is suggested that the study and diagnosis of family structure before a renal transplant, increases the possibility of selecting the most suitable donor candidate from a biological as well as from a psychological point of view. It will allow a greater possibility of success, not only in the medical aspects, but also in regard to better structural functioning of the family after the transplant. Furthermore, the diagnosis of the family structure before the transplant may help to predict what changes will appear within the family after the renal transplant. This would raise the level of consciousness for detecting family dysfunction as soon as possible and thus make it possible to respond more quickly with psychotherapeutic assistance to bring the family back to a functional level.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000523:psychology; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012801:Sibling Relations; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000523:psychology*