Preparation and Support of Patients through the Transplant Process: Understanding the Recipients' Perspectives

Preparation for heart transplant commonly includes booklets, instructional videos, personalized teaching sessions, and mentorship. This paper explores heart transplant recipients’ thoughts on their preparation and support through the transplant process. Twenty-five interviews were audio-/videotaped...

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Main Authors: Oliver Mauthner, Enza De Luca, Jennifer Poole, Mena Gewarges, Susan E. Abbey, Margrit Shildrick, Heather Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/547312