Body Image Concerns and Eating Disorders in Post-Organ Transplant Recipients

Authors: Rzeszut M

DOI: 10.23880/mhrij-16000203

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Organ transplant recipients can experience undiagnosed psychological distress such as anxiety and depression as a result of the transplant process. Transplant recipients can also experience emotional distress related to body image which could result in disordered eating. The research suggests negative body image can result from a medical illness which could affect medical outcomes. There are a limited number of studies on organ transplant recipients experiencing negative body image and distorted eating. In an effort to address the psychological needs of organ transplant recipients, further collaboration between medical and mental health providers is needed to assess the psychological health of patients and improve quality of life, long term graft survival and overall medical outcomes.

Keywords: Body Image; Eating Disorder; Organ Transplantation; Organ Transplant Recipients

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