Changes in Patient Symptoms After Kidney Transplantation

Transplantation Proceedings 2026 Open access

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Authors: Catherine P. King, Amelia R. Cossart, Nicole M. Isbel, Scott B. Campbell, Meng‐Wong Taing, Diana R. Leary, Vincent Houlihan, Christine E. Staatz
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2025.11.005
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Immunosuppressant usage in kidney transplant recipients is commonly associated with toxicity which can manifest in a variety of adverse effects. This study aimed to compare the nature and frequency of patient-reported symptoms before and after kidney transplantation. METHODS: A single-center study was conducted involving adult kidney transplant recipients at 3 to 11 weeks post-transplantation. Patients completed a questionnaire pertaining to the prevalence of symptoms experienced a few months before and since transplantation. A paired Student's t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to identify changes in the number and frequency of symptoms, respectively, with a p-value

Fields of Study & Subjects

Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Neurological Complications and Syndromes Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Transplantation Proceedings
Volume
58
Issue
1
Pages
58–65
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN