The quality of life in transplanted patients and their thoughts about ethical issues

Abstract

This study was conducted in patients who received a transplant over 1 year ago, to evaluate the quality of life of transplanted patients and to ascertain their thoughts about ethical issues related to transplantation. The study showed that over 90% of the transplant recipients achieved the level of health that they had expected before the operation. Half of the recipients suffered no anxiety. 50 to 75% of the recipients returned to work, and 40 to 70% of the recipients would like to contribute to society more than they did before their operation. 70 to 80% of the recipients were willing to be contacted when the donor family wished to contact them.