Resolution of diagnosis and parental attitudes among parents of adolescent kidney recipients
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Marie Leblond
Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Marie Leblond, Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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Search for more papers by this authorMarie Achille
Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorMarie-Julie Béliveau
Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorMarie-José Clermont
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal, QC, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorTom Blydt-Hansen
BC Children's Hospital, Pediatric Multi Organ Transplant Program, BC Children Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Marie Leblond
Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
Correspondence
Marie Leblond, Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorMarie Achille
Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorMarie-Julie Béliveau
Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorMarie-José Clermont
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal, QC, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorTom Blydt-Hansen
BC Children's Hospital, Pediatric Multi Organ Transplant Program, BC Children Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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The diagnosis of a chronic illness is described as an upsetting event that implies an emotional crisis for parents. Some are able to come to terms with their child's chronic condition and feel a sense of resolution, but for others, strong negative emotions persist through time. The present study examines diagnostic resolution among parents of teenagers with a transplant. The design was qualitative and involved individual interviews with nine parents. Five were donor to their child. Data were analyzed according to the principles of IPA. Early reactions to the diagnosis suggest that parents with an unresolved status experienced trauma. Many factors seem to contribute to diagnostic resolution such as good communication between spouses, positive relationship with the medical staff, and being the parent donor. For all parents, concerns over adherence are central to their relationship with their youth. Results call attention to the support needs of all parents and particularly those with an unresolved status.
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