Patrícia Madruga Rêgo Barros carried out this research during her Master's degree in Health Sciences at the Federal University of Pernambuco, under the supervision of Prof Dr Luciane Soares de Lima. The object of the study was the patient before and after kidney transplantation, analysing the variables that influence psychological aspects and quality of life. The study serves as a basis for scientific work related to the field of nephrology and kidney transplantation, as well as other areas related to the health sector.