Introduction: Organ transplantation is being performed more and more often nowadays, however, the need for transplantation is still higher. The choice for the appropriate person to receive the organ is influenced by manj different factors. Beside providing appropriate health criteria (consistent blood type, tissue compliance), are also important psycholsocial conditions of a person and their families. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma work is to determine the quality of life before and after organ transplantation, to determine the importance of psychological support and to determine the possibilities and needs to increase psychological support toa person. Methods: In this diploma work a descriptive method of work with a systematic review of Slovenian and foreign scientific and professional literature was used. In the search for literautre was used the time frame from 2010 to 2021. The literature was searched with keywords related to the topic of the diploma work. Results: A psychological assessment must be performed before the person is being placed in the transplant waiting list. Evaluation involves consent of the person to follow instruction, including medical treatmentand, psychological assessment in home and in social enviroment. The purpose is to reduce damage, to ease the risk and optimize organ survival and the functioning of individuals and their quality of life after transplantation. The task of the nurse is to work with other members of the medical team, taking care for the person in the transplantation process, prepare the person for the operation and provide basic information about the treatment. The nurse also represents an important part of the communication between the members of the transplant team and the person waiting for the transplant. Discussion and conclusion: Psychological support si important both in the pre-transplant period and in the post-transplant period. Very important are the communication and the relationship between the transplant team and the person in the transplant process. With appropriate psychological and medical support, a person is enabled to cope better with the consequences of transplantation, which also has a strong impact on the quality of life.
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