Renal transplant: long-term effects of immunosuppression

Prof Nurse. 1999 Aug;14(11):771-6.

Abstract

Renal transplant offers patients freedom from dialysis, and can improve quality of life. However, the potential for this improvement can be compromised by the long-term effects of immunosuppression. Nurses have a key role in educating patients about this.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Monitoring
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / methods*
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / nursing*
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology*
  • Kidney Transplantation / nursing*
  • Kidney Transplantation / psychology
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Quality of Life