Author/Authors :
Shamsaeefar, A Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Nikeghbalian, S Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Kazemi, K Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Gholami, S Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Sayadi, M Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Azadian, F Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Motazedian, N Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Malek-Hosseini, S. A Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz
Abstract :
Background: Probable effects of living donor liver transplantation on the wellbeing of the donor and psychological
difficulties are necessary to be understood.
Objective: To assess the quality of life of living donors after liver donation.
Methods: 140 living donors who underwent hepatectomy between 2012 and July 2015 were enrolled in
this study. Donors were asked to complete the Short Form 36-question Health Survey (SF-36) through
face to face or by telephone interview.
Results: The mean±SD age of donors at transplantation was 32.1±7.3 years; 83 (59.3%) of donors were
female. 134 (95.7%) were married. The mean±SD BMI was 23.8±3.5 (kg/m2). “Mother-to-child” was the
most frequent relationship (n=79, 56.4%). 22 (15.7%) complications were reported by participants. The
mean±SD score of Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary were 48.8±14.6 and
50.1±6.9, respectively.
Conclusion: Most living donors sustain a near average quality of life post-donation. It seems that living
donation does not negatively affect the quality of life.
Keywords :
Liver transplantation , Quality of life , Donor , Living donor
