[A rapid review: quality of life in adult allogeneic kidney transplantation in the last five years : What can we learn?]

Abstract

Background: Recent studies have also shown that clinical monitoring of quality of life (HRQoL) helps to recognize kidney transplant failure at an early stage.

Objectives: Given the potential of improving HRQoL for the long-term outcomes of kidney transplantation, we conducted a rapid review of the last 5 years of quality of life evaluation after adult allogeneic kidney transplantation.

Materials and methods: A rapid evidence analysis was carried out using a literature search in MEDLINE in the period 2019-2024.

Results: The primary literature search yielded 554 hits, and ultimately only 12 cohort studies could be included, of which 2 were retrospective and 10 prospective cohort studies. Kidney transplant patients have better HRQoL than patients with end-stage renal disease. HRQoL is influenced by physical, psychological, and social factors. Further improvement of HRQoL or the primary influencing factors has the potential to further enhance the outcomes of kidney transplantation. However, studies to identify suitable interventions are lacking. Interesting factors to be influenced could be, for example, respiratory symptoms and support for professional reintegration.

Conclusion: Future studies should focus on the identification of adequate interventions to further improve HRQoL in kidney transplant recipients.