Critical incidents of people with kidney transplants: discovered situations

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.20174103275284

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the positive and negative situations experienced by people with kidney transplantations, using the Critical Incident Technique. A study with a descriptive-type qualitative approach, using the Critical Incidents Technique. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. After, the data were analyzed to identify the positive and negative situations. A total of 450 situations were identified, being organized according to the categories found: the intra and postoperative living period, the return to daily life, and the present health condition. When learning about the situations experienced by people with kidney transplants, for some, the therapeutic modality adopted allowed them to return to their activities. While for others, the lack of guidelines on how to proceed on certain occasions, the presence of side effects of immunosuppressive medications, and poor health care led to limitations in life as well as complications in maintaining health.