EMPLOYMENT PATTERNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION1

Arthur J. Matas(University of Minnesota), W. Lawson(University of Minnesota, Duluth), Lois McHugh(University of Minnesota, Duluth), Kristen J. Gillingham(University of Minnesota), William D. Payne(University of Minnesota), David L. Dunn(University of Minnesota, Duluth), Rainer W.G. Gruessner(University of Minnesota, Duluth), David E.R. Sutherland(University of Minnesota, Duluth), John S. Najarian(University of Minnesota, Duluth)
Transplantation
March 1, 1996
10.1097/00007890-199603150-00010
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Abstract

We studied 822 kidney transplant recipients followed 1-9 years to determine the dynamics of their entering and leaving the work force. Multivariate analysis revealed that not being diabetic and that being employed pretransplant were associated with a higher rate of posttransplant employment. Some recipients in all pretransplant employment categories, including those receiving disability benefits pretransplant, returned to full-time work posttransplant. The most rapid return to work was in those who had been working full-time or attending school pretransplant. After returning to work, a higher percentage of diabetic recipients stopped working; of those who stopped working, 50% received disability benefits. In contrast, nondiabetic recipients who stopped working full-time were more likely to be retired or working part-time; only 22% received disability benefits.

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