Living-related liver transplantation: a Thai family's stressors and concerns.
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.
Suzuki
Shiho
S
Tokai University, Kanagawa, Japan.
Kita
Yoshiaki
Y
Fukunishi
Isao
I
Kotani
Katsuyo
K
Yamada
Sirikan
S
Johnson
Karin
K
Honma
Terumi
T
Aranami
Yoshi
Y
Ekataksin
Wichai
W
Ohata
Andrew Y
AY
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