Contextual aspects of kidney transplantation and behavior of patients face to replacement therapy

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the contextual aspects of the behavior exhibited by patients with renal transplants, their immediate and specific, general and metacontexto dimension. Method: An exploratory and descriptive study with a qualitative approach, and the method and technique of oral history to life for the seizure of reports analyzed according to the analysis of the theoretical framework proporto context Hinds, Chaves and Cypress. Results: The network was composed of nine patients were interviewed between June and October 2011. Among the most frequently reported behaviors, it emphasizes the denial of the disease and treatment, followed by acceptance and resumption of life, with varying time duration for both process. Conclusion: The recovery of life from renal transplant recipients found support in family ties and belief in the divine. Better understanding of the behavior exhibited by patients brings reflections on improvements in nursing care for this clientele.