Factors influencing the development and implementation of a prehabilitation program for kidney transplant candidates: A mixed-methods contextual analysis
Avril J Haanstra, Yvonne van der Veen, Heleen Maring, Evelien E Quint, Adelita V Ranchor, Stefan P Berger, Stephan JL Bakker, Evelyn J Finnema, Coby Annema · 2026
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People waiting for a kidney transplant often lose strength and health while they wait, through illness and dialysis. Avril Haanstra and co-authors explored in 2026 what a preparation program, called prehabilitation, would need to succeed for these patients in the Netherlands. They surveyed eighty-seven transplant candidates and ran interviews and focus groups with patients, families, and care providers.
Nearly all surveyed patients reported problems with physical function, nutrition, or mental well-being, and forty-four percent had all three. Clinic visits focused mostly on medical issues, not lifestyle. All groups wanted a program tailored to each person, based at home, and led by a professional. Distance, fatigue, and time were the main barriers named.
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| CREATOR | Avril J Haanstra, Yvonne van der Veen, Heleen Maring, Evelien E Quint, Adelita V Ranchor, Stefan P Berger, Stephan JL Bakker, Evelyn J Finnema, Coby Annema |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 62 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |