title: Living-related liver transplantation: a Thai family's stressors and concerns.
abstract: This case study reviews the experience of a Thai family who traveled to Japan for living-related liver transplantation. The recipient experienced multiple problems after transplantation, which placed additional stress on the family. The cultural gap and language barrier resulted in a lack of understanding and often made it difficult for the medical team and family to communicate effectively. However, the use of interpreters helped to resolve these problems. This study shows that it is especially important for transplant coordinators and social workers to facilitate the collaboration and understanding between families and the medical team when cultural and language differences exist.
authors: Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan.
authors: Shiho
authors: S
authors: Suzuki
authors: Yoshiaki
authors: Y
authors: Kita
authors: Isao
authors: I
authors: Fukunishi
authors: Katsuyo
authors: K
authors: Kotani
authors: Sirikan
authors: S
authors: Yamada
authors: Karin
authors: K
authors: Johnson
authors: Terumi
authors: T
authors: Honma
authors: Yoshi
authors: Y
authors: Aranami
authors: Wichai
authors: W
authors: Ekataksin
authors: Andrew Y
authors: AY
authors: Ohata
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000523:psychology*; D019520:Living Donors / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D013785:Thailand