Long-term effects of transplantation on quality of life.
Identifying predictors of noncompliance and initiating preventive strategies, including education and support services, can lessen the occurrence of noncompliance. Selection of immunosuppression protocols that involve fewer adverse effects and fewer medications can help increase patient satisfaction, improve compliance, maintain graft function, and enrich the long-term quality of life for transplant recipients.
Galbraith
Cynthia A
CA
University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA.
Hathaway
Donna
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D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000523:psychology; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents