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In their Own Words: The Lived Experience of Pediatric Liver Transplantation

University of Pittsburgh.

Liver transplantation is the treatment of choice for children with end-stage liver disease. Few studies have examined the experience of transplantation from the child’s perspective. Using a phenomenological approach establishes a safe environment for children to reflect on their lives as transplant recipients. The aim of this study was to uncover the experiences of pediatric liver transplant recipients from the period prior to transplantation, through surgery, and beyond. In-depth conversations with 9 pediatric recipients were carried out. Phenomenological methodology guided the data collection and analysis. The children faced many challenges, including surviving a life-threatening illness while accomplishing normal developmental tasks. The predominant theme was striving for normalcy in their lives.

Qualitative Health Research, Vol. 12, No. 1, 74-90 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/104973230201200106


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