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Organ transplantation has transformed modern medicine, offering life-saving options for those with end-stage organ failure. Beyond the medical challenges, the psychological aspects of transplantation significantly impact both recipients and donors.

Recipients face emotional burdens such as pre-transplant anxiety, post-transplant adaptation, and the ongoing fear of organ rejection. Living donors and families of deceased donors deal with unique psychological issues, including surgical anxiety, identity changes, and grief.

Addressing these psychological dimensions is crucial for improving overall transplantation outcomes. Enhanced mental health support and targeted interventions can significantly improve the well-being of recipients and donors.

This research area seeks to integrate the physiological and psychological aspects of transplantation, promoting a holistic approach to patient care and better overall outcomes.

Therapeutic adherence is a critical challenge in transplantation, significantly impacting organ survival and patient health. Non-adherence to immunosuppressive medication regimens can lead to organ rejection and decreased survival rates. Contributing factors include the complexity of medication schedules, side effects, psychological stress, and insufficient social support.

To enhance therapeutic adherence, several strategies and recent advancements have shown promise:

1. Patient Education: Comprehensive education programs inform patients about the importance of adherence, potential complications of non-adherence, and management techniques for their medication regimens.

2. Psychological Support: Integrating mental health services, such as counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy, addresses psychological issues that may hinder adherence.

3. Technology-Assisted Interventions: Mobile health applications and electronic reminders help patients manage their medication schedules. These tools offer personalized alerts, track adherence, and provide access to educational resources.

4. Multidisciplinary Approach: Coordinating efforts among healthcare providers, including transplant specialists, pharmacists, psychologists, and social workers, offers holistic support to patients.

5. Peer Support Programs: Connecting transplant patients with peer mentors who provide guidance, share experiences, and offer emotional support.

These approaches, supported by recent technological and methodological advancements, aim to improve therapeutic adherence, enhancing long-term transplant success and patient well-being.

This Research Topic aims to explore the psychological aspects of organ transplantation, focusing on therapeutic adherence and its impact on patient outcomes. Contributions are welcome to address specific themes, including:

1. Psychological Challenges: Examination of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues in transplant recipients and donors.

2. Therapeutic Adherence: Strategies to enhance adherence to medication regimens, including patient education, psychological support, and technology-assisted interventions.

3. Support Systems: The role of peer support programs, family involvement, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in improving patient outcomes.

4. Intervention Efficacy: Evaluation of existing and novel interventions aimed at addressing psychological challenges and improving adherence.

5. Long-term Outcomes: Impact of psychological and adherence-related factors on long-term transplant success and quality of life.

We are interested in a variety of manuscript types, including original research articles, reviews, case studies, and meta-analyses. Submissions should provide new insights, empirical data, or comprehensive reviews that advance our understanding of the psychological dimensions of transplantation and propose effective solutions for enhancing therapeutic adherence.

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