Cross-sectional assessment of psychiatric disorders in renal transplantation patients in Turkey: A preliminary study

Arapaslan, B; Soykan, A; Soykan, C; Kumbasar, HAKAN

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.04.087

Cross-sectional assessment of psychiatric disorders in renal transplantation patients in Turkey: A preliminary study

Arapaslan B., Soykan A., Soykan C., Kumbasar H.

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.36, no.5, pp.1419-1421, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 36 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.04.087
Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1419-1421
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety may be seen after a successful renal transplantation (RTx). The aim of this cross-sectional study was the assessment of psychiatric disorders after RTx in Turkey. The value of self-report scales in predicting depression and anxiety was also assessed.